Converting 5.98528 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 5.98528 to a fraction
Result
5.98528 =
18704
3125
Mixed number:
5
3079
3125
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 5.98528 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
5.98528 × 100000 = 598528
Step 3: Write as a fraction
5.98528 =
598528
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 598528 and 100000.
GCD(598528, 100000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
598528
100000
=
598528 ÷ 32
100000 ÷ 32
=
18704
3125
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