Converting 60.72 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 60.72 to a fraction

Result

60.72 =
1518
25
Mixed number:
60
18
25

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 60.72 has 2 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 102 = 100 to eliminate the decimal point.

60.72 × 100 = 6072

Step 3: Write as a fraction

60.72 =

6072
100

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 6072 and 100.

GCD(6072, 100) = 4

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

6072
100

=

6072 ÷ 4
100 ÷ 4

=

1518
25
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