Converting 8.17312 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 8.17312 to a fraction
Result
8.17312 =
25541
3125
Mixed number:
8
541
3125
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 8.17312 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
8.17312 × 100000 = 817312
Step 3: Write as a fraction
8.17312 =
817312
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 817312 and 100000.
GCD(817312, 100000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
817312
100000
=
817312 ÷ 32
100000 ÷ 32
=
25541
3125
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