Converting 8.687424 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 8.687424 to a fraction
Result
8.687424 =
135741
15625
Mixed number:
8
10741
15625
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 8.687424 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
8.687424 × 1000000 = 8687424
Step 3: Write as a fraction
8.687424 =
8687424
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 8687424 and 1000000.
GCD(8687424, 1000000) = 64
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
8687424
1000000
=
8687424 ÷ 64
1000000 ÷ 64
=
135741
15625
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