Converting 8.71184 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 8.71184 to a fraction
Result
8.71184 =
54449
6250
Mixed number:
8
4449
6250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 8.71184 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
8.71184 × 100000 = 871184
Step 3: Write as a fraction
8.71184 =
871184
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 871184 and 100000.
GCD(871184, 100000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
871184
100000
=
871184 ÷ 16
100000 ÷ 16
=
54449
6250
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