Converting 72.3 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 72.3 to a fraction
Result
72.3 =
723
10
Mixed number:
72
3
10
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 72.3 has 1 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 101 = 10 to eliminate the decimal point.
72.3 × 10 = 723
Step 3: Write as a fraction
72.3 =
723
10
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 723 and 10.
GCD(723, 10) = 1
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
723
10
=
723 ÷ 1
10 ÷ 1
=
723
10
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