Converting 16.86848 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 16.86848 to a fraction
Result
16.86848 =
52714
3125
Mixed number:
16
2714
3125
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 16.86848 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
16.86848 × 100000 = 1686848
Step 3: Write as a fraction
16.86848 =
1686848
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1686848 and 100000.
GCD(1686848, 100000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1686848
100000
=
1686848 ÷ 32
100000 ÷ 32
=
52714
3125
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