Converting 71.227424 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 71.227424 to a fraction
Result
71.227424 =
2225857
31250
Mixed number:
71
7107
31250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 71.227424 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
71.227424 × 1000000 = 71227424
Step 3: Write as a fraction
71.227424 =
71227424
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 71227424 and 1000000.
GCD(71227424, 1000000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
71227424
1000000
=
71227424 ÷ 32
1000000 ÷ 32
=
2225857
31250
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