Converting 8.542512 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 8.542512 to a fraction
Result
8.542512 =
533907
62500
Mixed number:
8
33907
62500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 8.542512 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
8.542512 × 1000000 = 8542512
Step 3: Write as a fraction
8.542512 =
8542512
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 8542512 and 1000000.
GCD(8542512, 1000000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
8542512
1000000
=
8542512 ÷ 16
1000000 ÷ 16
=
533907
62500
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