Converting 8.638 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 8.638 to a fraction

Result

8.638 =
4319
500
Mixed number:
8
319
500

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 8.638 has 3 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 103 = 1000 to eliminate the decimal point.

8.638 × 1000 = 8638

Step 3: Write as a fraction

8.638 =

8638
1000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 8638 and 1000.

GCD(8638, 1000) = 2

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

8638
1000

=

8638 ÷ 2
1000 ÷ 2

=

4319
500
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