Converting 62.72384 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 62.72384 to a fraction
Result
62.72384 =
196012
3125
Mixed number:
62
2262
3125
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 62.72384 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
62.72384 × 100000 = 6272384
Step 3: Write as a fraction
62.72384 =
6272384
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 6272384 and 100000.
GCD(6272384, 100000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
6272384
100000
=
6272384 ÷ 32
100000 ÷ 32
=
196012
3125
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