Converting 8.62256 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 8.62256 to a fraction
Result
8.62256 =
53891
6250
Mixed number:
8
3891
6250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 8.62256 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
8.62256 × 100000 = 862256
Step 3: Write as a fraction
8.62256 =
862256
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 862256 and 100000.
GCD(862256, 100000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
862256
100000
=
862256 ÷ 16
100000 ÷ 16
=
53891
6250
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