Converting 8.51966 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 8.51966 to a fraction
Result
8.51966 =
425983
50000
Mixed number:
8
25983
50000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 8.51966 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
8.51966 × 100000 = 851966
Step 3: Write as a fraction
8.51966 =
851966
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 851966 and 100000.
GCD(851966, 100000) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
851966
100000
=
851966 ÷ 2
100000 ÷ 2
=
425983
50000
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