Converting 8.55432 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 8.55432 to a fraction
Result
8.55432 =
106929
12500
Mixed number:
8
6929
12500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 8.55432 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
8.55432 × 100000 = 855432
Step 3: Write as a fraction
8.55432 =
855432
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 855432 and 100000.
GCD(855432, 100000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
855432
100000
=
855432 ÷ 8
100000 ÷ 8
=
106929
12500
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