Converting 7.2778 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 7.2778 to a fraction

Result

7.2778 =
36389
5000
Mixed number:
7
1389
5000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 7.2778 has 4 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 104 = 10000 to eliminate the decimal point.

7.2778 × 10000 = 72778

Step 3: Write as a fraction

7.2778 =

72778
10000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 72778 and 10000.

GCD(72778, 10000) = 2

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

72778
10000

=

72778 ÷ 2
10000 ÷ 2

=

36389
5000
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