Converting 16.972528 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 16.972528 to a fraction
Result
16.972528 =
1060783
62500
Mixed number:
16
60783
62500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 16.972528 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
16.972528 × 1000000 = 16972528
Step 3: Write as a fraction
16.972528 =
16972528
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 16972528 and 1000000.
GCD(16972528, 1000000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
16972528
1000000
=
16972528 ÷ 16
1000000 ÷ 16
=
1060783
62500
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