Converting 16.87968 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 16.87968 to a fraction
Result
16.87968 =
52749
3125
Mixed number:
16
2749
3125
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 16.87968 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
16.87968 × 100000 = 1687968
Step 3: Write as a fraction
16.87968 =
1687968
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1687968 and 100000.
GCD(1687968, 100000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1687968
100000
=
1687968 ÷ 32
100000 ÷ 32
=
52749
3125
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