Converting 72.904608 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 72.904608 to a fraction
Result
72.904608 =
2278269
31250
Mixed number:
72
28269
31250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 72.904608 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
72.904608 × 1000000 = 72904608
Step 3: Write as a fraction
72.904608 =
72904608
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 72904608 and 1000000.
GCD(72904608, 1000000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
72904608
1000000
=
72904608 ÷ 32
1000000 ÷ 32
=
2278269
31250
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