Converting 6.85912 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 6.85912 to a fraction
Result
6.85912 =
85739
12500
Mixed number:
6
10739
12500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 6.85912 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
6.85912 × 100000 = 685912
Step 3: Write as a fraction
6.85912 =
685912
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 685912 and 100000.
GCD(685912, 100000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
685912
100000
=
685912 ÷ 8
100000 ÷ 8
=
85739
12500
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