Converting 18.431424 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 18.431424 to a fraction
Result
18.431424 =
287991
15625
Mixed number:
18
6741
15625
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 18.431424 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
18.431424 × 1000000 = 18431424
Step 3: Write as a fraction
18.431424 =
18431424
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 18431424 and 1000000.
GCD(18431424, 1000000) = 64
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
18431424
1000000
=
18431424 ÷ 64
1000000 ÷ 64
=
287991
15625
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