Converting 72.131328 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 72.131328 to a fraction
Result
72.131328 =
1127052
15625
Mixed number:
72
2052
15625
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 72.131328 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
72.131328 × 1000000 = 72131328
Step 3: Write as a fraction
72.131328 =
72131328
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 72131328 and 1000000.
GCD(72131328, 1000000) = 64
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
72131328
1000000
=
72131328 ÷ 64
1000000 ÷ 64
=
1127052
15625
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