Converting 17.82368 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 17.82368 to a fraction
Result
17.82368 =
55699
3125
Mixed number:
17
2574
3125
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 17.82368 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
17.82368 × 100000 = 1782368
Step 3: Write as a fraction
17.82368 =
1782368
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1782368 and 100000.
GCD(1782368, 100000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1782368
100000
=
1782368 ÷ 32
100000 ÷ 32
=
55699
3125
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