Converting 50.8608 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 50.8608 to a fraction
Result
50.8608 =
31788
625
Mixed number:
50
538
625
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 50.8608 has 4 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 104 = 10000 to eliminate the decimal point.
50.8608 × 10000 = 508608
Step 3: Write as a fraction
50.8608 =
508608
10000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 508608 and 10000.
GCD(508608, 10000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
508608
10000
=
508608 ÷ 16
10000 ÷ 16
=
31788
625
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