Converting 8.62864 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 8.62864 to a fraction
Result
8.62864 =
53929
6250
Mixed number:
8
3929
6250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 8.62864 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
8.62864 × 100000 = 862864
Step 3: Write as a fraction
8.62864 =
862864
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 862864 and 100000.
GCD(862864, 100000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
862864
100000
=
862864 ÷ 16
100000 ÷ 16
=
53929
6250
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