Converting 6.23478 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 6.23478 to a fraction
Result
6.23478 =
311739
50000
Mixed number:
6
11739
50000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 6.23478 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
6.23478 × 100000 = 623478
Step 3: Write as a fraction
6.23478 =
623478
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 623478 and 100000.
GCD(623478, 100000) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
623478
100000
=
623478 ÷ 2
100000 ÷ 2
=
311739
50000
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