Converting 55.999024 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 55.999024 to a fraction
Result
55.999024 =
3499939
62500
Mixed number:
55
62439
62500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 55.999024 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
55.999024 × 1000000 = 55999024
Step 3: Write as a fraction
55.999024 =
55999024
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 55999024 and 1000000.
GCD(55999024, 1000000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
55999024
1000000
=
55999024 ÷ 16
1000000 ÷ 16
=
3499939
62500
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