Converting 16.261472 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 16.261472 to a fraction
Result
16.261472 =
508171
31250
Mixed number:
16
8171
31250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 16.261472 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
16.261472 × 1000000 = 16261472
Step 3: Write as a fraction
16.261472 =
16261472
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 16261472 and 1000000.
GCD(16261472, 1000000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
16261472
1000000
=
16261472 ÷ 32
1000000 ÷ 32
=
508171
31250
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