Converting 0.508832 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 0.508832 to a fraction
Result
0.508832 =
15901
31250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 0.508832 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
0.508832 × 1000000 = 508832
Step 3: Write as a fraction
0.508832 =
508832
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 508832 and 1000000.
GCD(508832, 1000000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
508832
1000000
=
508832 ÷ 32
1000000 ÷ 32
=
15901
31250
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