Converting 6.85286 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 6.85286 to a fraction

Result

6.85286 =
342643
50000
Mixed number:
6
42643
50000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 6.85286 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

6.85286 × 100000 = 685286

Step 3: Write as a fraction

6.85286 =

685286
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 685286 and 100000.

GCD(685286, 100000) = 2

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

685286
100000

=

685286 ÷ 2
100000 ÷ 2

=

342643
50000
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