Converting 8.61938 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 8.61938 to a fraction
Result
8.61938 =
430969
50000
Mixed number:
8
30969
50000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 8.61938 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
8.61938 × 100000 = 861938
Step 3: Write as a fraction
8.61938 =
861938
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 861938 and 100000.
GCD(861938, 100000) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
861938
100000
=
861938 ÷ 2
100000 ÷ 2
=
430969
50000
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