Converting 56.22 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 56.22 to a fraction
Result
56.22 =
2811
50
Mixed number:
56
11
50
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 56.22 has 2 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 102 = 100 to eliminate the decimal point.
56.22 × 100 = 5622
Step 3: Write as a fraction
56.22 =
5622
100
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 5622 and 100.
GCD(5622, 100) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
5622
100
=
5622 ÷ 2
100 ÷ 2
=
2811
50
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