Converting 87.24416 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 87.24416 to a fraction
Result
87.24416 =
272638
3125
Mixed number:
87
763
3125
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 87.24416 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
87.24416 × 100000 = 8724416
Step 3: Write as a fraction
87.24416 =
8724416
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 8724416 and 100000.
GCD(8724416, 100000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
8724416
100000
=
8724416 ÷ 32
100000 ÷ 32
=
272638
3125
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