Converting 13.7888 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 13.7888 to a fraction
Result
13.7888 =
8618
625
Mixed number:
13
493
625
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 13.7888 has 4 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 104 = 10000 to eliminate the decimal point.
13.7888 × 10000 = 137888
Step 3: Write as a fraction
13.7888 =
137888
10000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 137888 and 10000.
GCD(137888, 10000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
137888
10000
=
137888 ÷ 16
10000 ÷ 16
=
8618
625
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