Converting 72.137664 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 72.137664 to a fraction
Result
72.137664 =
1127151
15625
Mixed number:
72
2151
15625
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 72.137664 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
72.137664 × 1000000 = 72137664
Step 3: Write as a fraction
72.137664 =
72137664
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 72137664 and 1000000.
GCD(72137664, 1000000) = 64
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
72137664
1000000
=
72137664 ÷ 64
1000000 ÷ 64
=
1127151
15625
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