Converting 72.431072 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 72.431072 to a fraction
Result
72.431072 =
2263471
31250
Mixed number:
72
13471
31250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 72.431072 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
72.431072 × 1000000 = 72431072
Step 3: Write as a fraction
72.431072 =
72431072
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 72431072 and 1000000.
GCD(72431072, 1000000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
72431072
1000000
=
72431072 ÷ 32
1000000 ÷ 32
=
2263471
31250
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