Converting 71.43456 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 71.43456 to a fraction
Result
71.43456 =
223233
3125
Mixed number:
71
1358
3125
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 71.43456 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
71.43456 × 100000 = 7143456
Step 3: Write as a fraction
71.43456 =
7143456
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 7143456 and 100000.
GCD(7143456, 100000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
7143456
100000
=
7143456 ÷ 32
100000 ÷ 32
=
223233
3125
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