Converting 87.72416 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 87.72416 to a fraction
Result
87.72416 =
274138
3125
Mixed number:
87
2263
3125
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 87.72416 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
87.72416 × 100000 = 8772416
Step 3: Write as a fraction
87.72416 =
8772416
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 8772416 and 100000.
GCD(8772416, 100000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
8772416
100000
=
8772416 ÷ 32
100000 ÷ 32
=
274138
3125
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