Converting 8.31488 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 8.31488 to a fraction
Result
8.31488 =
25984
3125
Mixed number:
8
984
3125
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 8.31488 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
8.31488 × 100000 = 831488
Step 3: Write as a fraction
8.31488 =
831488
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 831488 and 100000.
GCD(831488, 100000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
831488
100000
=
831488 ÷ 32
100000 ÷ 32
=
25984
3125
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