Converting 71.740256 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 71.740256 to a fraction
Result
71.740256 =
2241883
31250
Mixed number:
71
23133
31250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 71.740256 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
71.740256 × 1000000 = 71740256
Step 3: Write as a fraction
71.740256 =
71740256
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 71740256 and 1000000.
GCD(71740256, 1000000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
71740256
1000000
=
71740256 ÷ 32
1000000 ÷ 32
=
2241883
31250
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