Converting 72.039392 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 72.039392 to a fraction
Result
72.039392 =
2251231
31250
Mixed number:
72
1231
31250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 72.039392 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
72.039392 × 1000000 = 72039392
Step 3: Write as a fraction
72.039392 =
72039392
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 72039392 and 1000000.
GCD(72039392, 1000000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
72039392
1000000
=
72039392 ÷ 32
1000000 ÷ 32
=
2251231
31250
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