Converting 5.99832 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 5.99832 to a fraction
Result
5.99832 =
74979
12500
Mixed number:
5
12479
12500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 5.99832 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
5.99832 × 100000 = 599832
Step 3: Write as a fraction
5.99832 =
599832
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 599832 and 100000.
GCD(599832, 100000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
599832
100000
=
599832 ÷ 8
100000 ÷ 8
=
74979
12500
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