Converting 7.23688 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 7.23688 to a fraction
Result
7.23688 =
90461
12500
Mixed number:
7
2961
12500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 7.23688 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
7.23688 × 100000 = 723688
Step 3: Write as a fraction
7.23688 =
723688
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 723688 and 100000.
GCD(723688, 100000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
723688
100000
=
723688 ÷ 8
100000 ÷ 8
=
90461
12500
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