Converting 8.63424 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 8.63424 to a fraction
Result
8.63424 =
26982
3125
Mixed number:
8
1982
3125
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 8.63424 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
8.63424 × 100000 = 863424
Step 3: Write as a fraction
8.63424 =
863424
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 863424 and 100000.
GCD(863424, 100000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
863424
100000
=
863424 ÷ 32
100000 ÷ 32
=
26982
3125
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