Converting 87.56256 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 87.56256 to a fraction
Result
87.56256 =
273633
3125
Mixed number:
87
1758
3125
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 87.56256 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
87.56256 × 100000 = 8756256
Step 3: Write as a fraction
87.56256 =
8756256
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 8756256 and 100000.
GCD(8756256, 100000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
8756256
100000
=
8756256 ÷ 32
100000 ÷ 32
=
273633
3125
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