Converting 7.14158 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 7.14158 to a fraction
Result
7.14158 =
357079
50000
Mixed number:
7
7079
50000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 7.14158 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
7.14158 × 100000 = 714158
Step 3: Write as a fraction
7.14158 =
714158
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 714158 and 100000.
GCD(714158, 100000) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
714158
100000
=
714158 ÷ 2
100000 ÷ 2
=
357079
50000
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