Converting 6.988512 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 6.988512 to a fraction
Result
6.988512 =
218391
31250
Mixed number:
6
30891
31250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 6.988512 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
6.988512 × 1000000 = 6988512
Step 3: Write as a fraction
6.988512 =
6988512
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 6988512 and 1000000.
GCD(6988512, 1000000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
6988512
1000000
=
6988512 ÷ 32
1000000 ÷ 32
=
218391
31250
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