Converting 74.2336 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 74.2336 to a fraction
Result
74.2336 =
46396
625
Mixed number:
74
146
625
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 74.2336 has 4 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 104 = 10000 to eliminate the decimal point.
74.2336 × 10000 = 742336
Step 3: Write as a fraction
74.2336 =
742336
10000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 742336 and 10000.
GCD(742336, 10000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
742336
10000
=
742336 ÷ 16
10000 ÷ 16
=
46396
625
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