Converting 8.234872 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 8.234872 to a fraction

Result

8.234872 =
1029359
125000
Mixed number:
8
29359
125000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 8.234872 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

8.234872 × 1000000 = 8234872

Step 3: Write as a fraction

8.234872 =

8234872
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 8234872 and 1000000.

GCD(8234872, 1000000) = 8

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

8234872
1000000

=

8234872 ÷ 8
1000000 ÷ 8

=

1029359
125000
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