Converting 6.87512 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 6.87512 to a fraction
Result
6.87512 =
85939
12500
Mixed number:
6
10939
12500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 6.87512 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
6.87512 × 100000 = 687512
Step 3: Write as a fraction
6.87512 =
687512
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 687512 and 100000.
GCD(687512, 100000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
687512
100000
=
687512 ÷ 8
100000 ÷ 8
=
85939
12500
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