Converting 8.712864 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 8.712864 to a fraction
Result
8.712864 =
272277
31250
Mixed number:
8
22277
31250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 8.712864 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
8.712864 × 1000000 = 8712864
Step 3: Write as a fraction
8.712864 =
8712864
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 8712864 and 1000000.
GCD(8712864, 1000000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
8712864
1000000
=
8712864 ÷ 32
1000000 ÷ 32
=
272277
31250
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