Converting 6.985256 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 6.985256 to a fraction

Result

6.985256 =
873157
125000
Mixed number:
6
123157
125000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 6.985256 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

6.985256 × 1000000 = 6985256

Step 3: Write as a fraction

6.985256 =

6985256
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 6985256 and 1000000.

GCD(6985256, 1000000) = 8

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

6985256
1000000

=

6985256 ÷ 8
1000000 ÷ 8

=

873157
125000
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