Converting 72.723296 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 72.723296 to a fraction
Result
72.723296 =
2272603
31250
Mixed number:
72
22603
31250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 72.723296 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
72.723296 × 1000000 = 72723296
Step 3: Write as a fraction
72.723296 =
72723296
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 72723296 and 1000000.
GCD(72723296, 1000000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
72723296
1000000
=
72723296 ÷ 32
1000000 ÷ 32
=
2272603
31250
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