Converting 6.85843 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 6.85843 to a fraction

Result

6.85843 =
685843
100000
Mixed number:
6
85843
100000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 6.85843 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

6.85843 × 100000 = 685843

Step 3: Write as a fraction

6.85843 =

685843
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 685843 and 100000.

GCD(685843, 100000) = 1

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

685843
100000

=

685843 ÷ 1
100000 ÷ 1

=

685843
100000
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