Converting 72.656512 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 72.656512 to a fraction
Result
72.656512 =
1135258
15625
Mixed number:
72
10258
15625
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 72.656512 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
72.656512 × 1000000 = 72656512
Step 3: Write as a fraction
72.656512 =
72656512
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 72656512 and 1000000.
GCD(72656512, 1000000) = 64
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
72656512
1000000
=
72656512 ÷ 64
1000000 ÷ 64
=
1135258
15625
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