Converting 18.86512 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 18.86512 to a fraction
Result
18.86512 =
117907
6250
Mixed number:
18
5407
6250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 18.86512 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
18.86512 × 100000 = 1886512
Step 3: Write as a fraction
18.86512 =
1886512
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1886512 and 100000.
GCD(1886512, 100000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1886512
100000
=
1886512 ÷ 16
100000 ÷ 16
=
117907
6250
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