Converting 72.02 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 72.02 to a fraction

Result

72.02 =
3601
50
Mixed number:
72
1
50

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 72.02 has 2 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 102 = 100 to eliminate the decimal point.

72.02 × 100 = 7202

Step 3: Write as a fraction

72.02 =

7202
100

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 7202 and 100.

GCD(7202, 100) = 2

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

7202
100

=

7202 ÷ 2
100 ÷ 2

=

3601
50
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