Converting 56.280256 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 56.280256 to a fraction
Result
56.280256 =
879379
15625
Mixed number:
56
4379
15625
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 56.280256 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
56.280256 × 1000000 = 56280256
Step 3: Write as a fraction
56.280256 =
56280256
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 56280256 and 1000000.
GCD(56280256, 1000000) = 64
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
56280256
1000000
=
56280256 ÷ 64
1000000 ÷ 64
=
879379
15625
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