Converting 16.8262 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 16.8262 to a fraction

Result

16.8262 =
84131
5000
Mixed number:
16
4131
5000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 16.8262 has 4 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 104 = 10000 to eliminate the decimal point.

16.8262 × 10000 = 168262

Step 3: Write as a fraction

16.8262 =

168262
10000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 168262 and 10000.

GCD(168262, 10000) = 2

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

168262
10000

=

168262 ÷ 2
10000 ÷ 2

=

84131
5000
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