Converting 6.37256 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 6.37256 to a fraction
Result
6.37256 =
79657
12500
Mixed number:
6
4657
12500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 6.37256 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
6.37256 × 100000 = 637256
Step 3: Write as a fraction
6.37256 =
637256
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 637256 and 100000.
GCD(637256, 100000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
637256
100000
=
637256 ÷ 8
100000 ÷ 8
=
79657
12500
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