Converting 68.4512 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 68.4512 to a fraction

Result

68.4512 =
42782
625
Mixed number:
68
282
625

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 68.4512 has 4 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 104 = 10000 to eliminate the decimal point.

68.4512 × 10000 = 684512

Step 3: Write as a fraction

68.4512 =

684512
10000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 684512 and 10000.

GCD(684512, 10000) = 16

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

684512
10000

=

684512 ÷ 16
10000 ÷ 16

=

42782
625
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