Converting 8.242372 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 8.242372 to a fraction

Result

8.242372 =
2060593
250000
Mixed number:
8
60593
250000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 8.242372 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

8.242372 × 1000000 = 8242372

Step 3: Write as a fraction

8.242372 =

8242372
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 8242372 and 1000000.

GCD(8242372, 1000000) = 4

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

8242372
1000000

=

8242372 ÷ 4
1000000 ÷ 4

=

2060593
250000
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