Converting 72.304 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 72.304 to a fraction
Result
72.304 =
9038
125
Mixed number:
72
38
125
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 72.304 has 3 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 103 = 1000 to eliminate the decimal point.
72.304 × 1000 = 72304
Step 3: Write as a fraction
72.304 =
72304
1000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 72304 and 1000.
GCD(72304, 1000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
72304
1000
=
72304 ÷ 8
1000 ÷ 8
=
9038
125
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