Converting 18.7312 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 18.7312 to a fraction
Result
18.7312 =
11707
625
Mixed number:
18
457
625
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 18.7312 has 4 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 104 = 10000 to eliminate the decimal point.
18.7312 × 10000 = 187312
Step 3: Write as a fraction
18.7312 =
187312
10000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 187312 and 10000.
GCD(187312, 10000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
187312
10000
=
187312 ÷ 16
10000 ÷ 16
=
11707
625
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