Converting 72.7264 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 72.7264 to a fraction

Result

72.7264 =
45454
625
Mixed number:
72
454
625

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 72.7264 has 4 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 104 = 10000 to eliminate the decimal point.

72.7264 × 10000 = 727264

Step 3: Write as a fraction

72.7264 =

727264
10000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 727264 and 10000.

GCD(727264, 10000) = 16

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

727264
10000

=

727264 ÷ 16
10000 ÷ 16

=

45454
625
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