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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