Converting 72.237312 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 72.237312 to a fraction
Result
72.237312 =
1128708
15625
Mixed number:
72
3708
15625
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 72.237312 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
72.237312 × 1000000 = 72237312
Step 3: Write as a fraction
72.237312 =
72237312
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 72237312 and 1000000.
GCD(72237312, 1000000) = 64
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
72237312
1000000
=
72237312 ÷ 64
1000000 ÷ 64
=
1128708
15625
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