Converting 8.731696 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 8.731696 to a fraction
Result
8.731696 =
545731
62500
Mixed number:
8
45731
62500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 8.731696 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
8.731696 × 1000000 = 8731696
Step 3: Write as a fraction
8.731696 =
8731696
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 8731696 and 1000000.
GCD(8731696, 1000000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
8731696
1000000
=
8731696 ÷ 16
1000000 ÷ 16
=
545731
62500
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