Converting 16.8602 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 16.8602 to a fraction
Result
16.8602 =
84301
5000
Mixed number:
16
4301
5000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 16.8602 has 4 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 104 = 10000 to eliminate the decimal point.
16.8602 × 10000 = 168602
Step 3: Write as a fraction
16.8602 =
168602
10000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 168602 and 10000.
GCD(168602, 10000) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
168602
10000
=
168602 ÷ 2
10000 ÷ 2
=
84301
5000
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