Converting 8.643472 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 8.643472 to a fraction
Result
8.643472 =
540217
62500
Mixed number:
8
40217
62500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 8.643472 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
8.643472 × 1000000 = 8643472
Step 3: Write as a fraction
8.643472 =
8643472
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 8643472 and 1000000.
GCD(8643472, 1000000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
8643472
1000000
=
8643472 ÷ 16
1000000 ÷ 16
=
540217
62500
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