Converting 5.844256 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 5.844256 to a fraction
Result
5.844256 =
182633
31250
Mixed number:
5
26383
31250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 5.844256 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
5.844256 × 1000000 = 5844256
Step 3: Write as a fraction
5.844256 =
5844256
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 5844256 and 1000000.
GCD(5844256, 1000000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
5844256
1000000
=
5844256 ÷ 32
1000000 ÷ 32
=
182633
31250
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