Converting 13.81438 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 13.81438 to a fraction

Result

13.81438 =
690719
50000
Mixed number:
13
40719
50000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 13.81438 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

13.81438 × 100000 = 1381438

Step 3: Write as a fraction

13.81438 =

1381438
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1381438 and 100000.

GCD(1381438, 100000) = 2

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

1381438
100000

=

1381438 ÷ 2
100000 ÷ 2

=

690719
50000
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