Converting 8.55848 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 8.55848 to a fraction
Result
8.55848 =
106981
12500
Mixed number:
8
6981
12500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 8.55848 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
8.55848 × 100000 = 855848
Step 3: Write as a fraction
8.55848 =
855848
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 855848 and 100000.
GCD(855848, 100000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
855848
100000
=
855848 ÷ 8
100000 ÷ 8
=
106981
12500
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