Converting 7.14996 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 7.14996 to a fraction

Result

7.14996 =
178749
25000
Mixed number:
7
3749
25000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 7.14996 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

7.14996 × 100000 = 714996

Step 3: Write as a fraction

7.14996 =

714996
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 714996 and 100000.

GCD(714996, 100000) = 4

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

714996
100000

=

714996 ÷ 4
100000 ÷ 4

=

178749
25000
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