Converting 17.89824 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 17.89824 to a fraction
Result
17.89824 =
55932
3125
Mixed number:
17
2807
3125
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 17.89824 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
17.89824 × 100000 = 1789824
Step 3: Write as a fraction
17.89824 =
1789824
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1789824 and 100000.
GCD(1789824, 100000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1789824
100000
=
1789824 ÷ 32
100000 ÷ 32
=
55932
3125
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