Converting 16.73256 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 16.73256 to a fraction
Result
16.73256 =
209157
12500
Mixed number:
16
9157
12500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 16.73256 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
16.73256 × 100000 = 1673256
Step 3: Write as a fraction
16.73256 =
1673256
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1673256 and 100000.
GCD(1673256, 100000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1673256
100000
=
1673256 ÷ 8
100000 ÷ 8
=
209157
12500
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