Converting 18.197256 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 18.197256 to a fraction

Result

18.197256 =
2274657
125000
Mixed number:
18
24657
125000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 18.197256 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

18.197256 × 1000000 = 18197256

Step 3: Write as a fraction

18.197256 =

18197256
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 18197256 and 1000000.

GCD(18197256, 1000000) = 8

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

18197256
1000000

=

18197256 ÷ 8
1000000 ÷ 8

=

2274657
125000
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