Converting 72.224864 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 72.224864 to a fraction
Result
72.224864 =
2257027
31250
Mixed number:
72
7027
31250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 72.224864 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
72.224864 × 1000000 = 72224864
Step 3: Write as a fraction
72.224864 =
72224864
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 72224864 and 1000000.
GCD(72224864, 1000000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
72224864
1000000
=
72224864 ÷ 32
1000000 ÷ 32
=
2257027
31250
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