Converting 6.86512 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 6.86512 to a fraction
Result
6.86512 =
42907
6250
Mixed number:
6
5407
6250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 6.86512 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
6.86512 × 100000 = 686512
Step 3: Write as a fraction
6.86512 =
686512
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 686512 and 100000.
GCD(686512, 100000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
686512
100000
=
686512 ÷ 16
100000 ÷ 16
=
42907
6250
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