Converting 18.997472 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 18.997472 to a fraction
Result
18.997472 =
593671
31250
Mixed number:
18
31171
31250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 18.997472 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
18.997472 × 1000000 = 18997472
Step 3: Write as a fraction
18.997472 =
18997472
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 18997472 and 1000000.
GCD(18997472, 1000000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
18997472
1000000
=
18997472 ÷ 32
1000000 ÷ 32
=
593671
31250
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