Converting 8.38688 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 8.38688 to a fraction

Result

8.38688 =
26209
3125
Mixed number:
8
1209
3125

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 8.38688 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

8.38688 × 100000 = 838688

Step 3: Write as a fraction

8.38688 =

838688
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 838688 and 100000.

GCD(838688, 100000) = 32

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

838688
100000

=

838688 ÷ 32
100000 ÷ 32

=

26209
3125
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