Converting 62.236 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 62.236 to a fraction
Result
62.236 =
15559
250
Mixed number:
62
59
250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 62.236 has 3 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 103 = 1000 to eliminate the decimal point.
62.236 × 1000 = 62236
Step 3: Write as a fraction
62.236 =
62236
1000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 62236 and 1000.
GCD(62236, 1000) = 4
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
62236
1000
=
62236 ÷ 4
1000 ÷ 4
=
15559
250
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