Converting 13.71408 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 13.71408 to a fraction

Result

13.71408 =
85713
6250
Mixed number:
13
4463
6250

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 13.71408 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

13.71408 × 100000 = 1371408

Step 3: Write as a fraction

13.71408 =

1371408
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1371408 and 100000.

GCD(1371408, 100000) = 16

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

1371408
100000

=

1371408 ÷ 16
100000 ÷ 16

=

85713
6250
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