Converting 46.87896 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 46.87896 to a fraction
Result
46.87896 =
585987
12500
Mixed number:
46
10987
12500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 46.87896 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
46.87896 × 100000 = 4687896
Step 3: Write as a fraction
46.87896 =
4687896
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 4687896 and 100000.
GCD(4687896, 100000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
4687896
100000
=
4687896 ÷ 8
100000 ÷ 8
=
585987
12500
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