Converting 72.031728 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 72.031728 to a fraction
Result
72.031728 =
4501983
62500
Mixed number:
72
1983
62500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 72.031728 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
72.031728 × 1000000 = 72031728
Step 3: Write as a fraction
72.031728 =
72031728
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 72031728 and 1000000.
GCD(72031728, 1000000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
72031728
1000000
=
72031728 ÷ 16
1000000 ÷ 16
=
4501983
62500
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