Converting 18.86504 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 18.86504 to a fraction
Result
18.86504 =
235813
12500
Mixed number:
18
10813
12500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 18.86504 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
18.86504 × 100000 = 1886504
Step 3: Write as a fraction
18.86504 =
1886504
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1886504 and 100000.
GCD(1886504, 100000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1886504
100000
=
1886504 ÷ 8
100000 ÷ 8
=
235813
12500
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