Converting 16.427512 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 16.427512 to a fraction
Result
16.427512 =
2053439
125000
Mixed number:
16
53439
125000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 16.427512 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
16.427512 × 1000000 = 16427512
Step 3: Write as a fraction
16.427512 =
16427512
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 16427512 and 1000000.
GCD(16427512, 1000000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
16427512
1000000
=
16427512 ÷ 8
1000000 ÷ 8
=
2053439
125000
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