Converting 18.734256 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 18.734256 to a fraction
Result
18.734256 =
1170891
62500
Mixed number:
18
45891
62500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 18.734256 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
18.734256 × 1000000 = 18734256
Step 3: Write as a fraction
18.734256 =
18734256
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 18734256 and 1000000.
GCD(18734256, 1000000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
18734256
1000000
=
18734256 ÷ 16
1000000 ÷ 16
=
1170891
62500
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