Converting 74.2912 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 74.2912 to a fraction
Result
74.2912 =
46432
625
Mixed number:
74
182
625
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 74.2912 has 4 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 104 = 10000 to eliminate the decimal point.
74.2912 × 10000 = 742912
Step 3: Write as a fraction
74.2912 =
742912
10000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 742912 and 10000.
GCD(742912, 10000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
742912
10000
=
742912 ÷ 16
10000 ÷ 16
=
46432
625
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