Converting 16.8244 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 16.8244 to a fraction
Result
16.8244 =
42061
2500
Mixed number:
16
2061
2500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 16.8244 has 4 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 104 = 10000 to eliminate the decimal point.
16.8244 × 10000 = 168244
Step 3: Write as a fraction
16.8244 =
168244
10000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 168244 and 10000.
GCD(168244, 10000) = 4
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
168244
10000
=
168244 ÷ 4
10000 ÷ 4
=
42061
2500
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