Converting 55.858464 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 55.858464 to a fraction
Result
55.858464 =
1745577
31250
Mixed number:
55
26827
31250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 55.858464 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
55.858464 × 1000000 = 55858464
Step 3: Write as a fraction
55.858464 =
55858464
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 55858464 and 1000000.
GCD(55858464, 1000000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
55858464
1000000
=
55858464 ÷ 32
1000000 ÷ 32
=
1745577
31250
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