Converting 8.65983 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 8.65983 to a fraction

Result

8.65983 =
865983
100000
Mixed number:
8
65983
100000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 8.65983 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

8.65983 × 100000 = 865983

Step 3: Write as a fraction

8.65983 =

865983
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 865983 and 100000.

GCD(865983, 100000) = 1

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

865983
100000

=

865983 ÷ 1
100000 ÷ 1

=

865983
100000
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