Converting 16.86328 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 16.86328 to a fraction
Result
16.86328 =
210791
12500
Mixed number:
16
10791
12500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 16.86328 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
16.86328 × 100000 = 1686328
Step 3: Write as a fraction
16.86328 =
1686328
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1686328 and 100000.
GCD(1686328, 100000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1686328
100000
=
1686328 ÷ 8
100000 ÷ 8
=
210791
12500
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