Converting 8.05966 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 8.05966 to a fraction
Result
8.05966 =
402983
50000
Mixed number:
8
2983
50000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 8.05966 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
8.05966 × 100000 = 805966
Step 3: Write as a fraction
8.05966 =
805966
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 805966 and 100000.
GCD(805966, 100000) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
805966
100000
=
805966 ÷ 2
100000 ÷ 2
=
402983
50000
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