Converting 8.23712 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 8.23712 to a fraction
Result
8.23712 =
25741
3125
Mixed number:
8
741
3125
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 8.23712 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
8.23712 × 100000 = 823712
Step 3: Write as a fraction
8.23712 =
823712
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 823712 and 100000.
GCD(823712, 100000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
823712
100000
=
823712 ÷ 32
100000 ÷ 32
=
25741
3125
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