Converting 6.17982 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 6.17982 to a fraction
Result
6.17982 =
308991
50000
Mixed number:
6
8991
50000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 6.17982 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
6.17982 × 100000 = 617982
Step 3: Write as a fraction
6.17982 =
617982
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 617982 and 100000.
GCD(617982, 100000) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
617982
100000
=
617982 ÷ 2
100000 ÷ 2
=
308991
50000
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