Converting 62.171872 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 62.171872 to a fraction
Result
62.171872 =
1942871
31250
Mixed number:
62
5371
31250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 62.171872 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
62.171872 × 1000000 = 62171872
Step 3: Write as a fraction
62.171872 =
62171872
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 62171872 and 1000000.
GCD(62171872, 1000000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
62171872
1000000
=
62171872 ÷ 32
1000000 ÷ 32
=
1942871
31250
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