Converting 72.8704 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 72.8704 to a fraction
Result
72.8704 =
45544
625
Mixed number:
72
544
625
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 72.8704 has 4 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 104 = 10000 to eliminate the decimal point.
72.8704 × 10000 = 728704
Step 3: Write as a fraction
72.8704 =
728704
10000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 728704 and 10000.
GCD(728704, 10000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
728704
10000
=
728704 ÷ 16
10000 ÷ 16
=
45544
625
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