Converting 72.853664 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 72.853664 to a fraction
Result
72.853664 =
2276677
31250
Mixed number:
72
26677
31250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 72.853664 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
72.853664 × 1000000 = 72853664
Step 3: Write as a fraction
72.853664 =
72853664
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 72853664 and 1000000.
GCD(72853664, 1000000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
72853664
1000000
=
72853664 ÷ 32
1000000 ÷ 32
=
2276677
31250
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