Converting 72.337024 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 72.337024 to a fraction
Result
72.337024 =
1130266
15625
Mixed number:
72
5266
15625
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 72.337024 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
72.337024 × 1000000 = 72337024
Step 3: Write as a fraction
72.337024 =
72337024
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 72337024 and 1000000.
GCD(72337024, 1000000) = 64
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
72337024
1000000
=
72337024 ÷ 64
1000000 ÷ 64
=
1130266
15625
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