Converting 74.138512 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 74.138512 to a fraction
Result
74.138512 =
4633657
62500
Mixed number:
74
8657
62500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 74.138512 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
74.138512 × 1000000 = 74138512
Step 3: Write as a fraction
74.138512 =
74138512
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 74138512 and 1000000.
GCD(74138512, 1000000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
74138512
1000000
=
74138512 ÷ 16
1000000 ÷ 16
=
4633657
62500
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