Converting 71.972 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 71.972 to a fraction

Result

71.972 =
17993
250
Mixed number:
71
243
250

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 71.972 has 3 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 103 = 1000 to eliminate the decimal point.

71.972 × 1000 = 71972

Step 3: Write as a fraction

71.972 =

71972
1000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 71972 and 1000.

GCD(71972, 1000) = 4

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

71972
1000

=

71972 ÷ 4
1000 ÷ 4

=

17993
250
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