Converting 17.97312 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 17.97312 to a fraction
Result
17.97312 =
56166
3125
Mixed number:
17
3041
3125
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 17.97312 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
17.97312 × 100000 = 1797312
Step 3: Write as a fraction
17.97312 =
1797312
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1797312 and 100000.
GCD(1797312, 100000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1797312
100000
=
1797312 ÷ 32
100000 ÷ 32
=
56166
3125
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