Converting 8.73264 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 8.73264 to a fraction
Result
8.73264 =
54579
6250
Mixed number:
8
4579
6250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 8.73264 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
8.73264 × 100000 = 873264
Step 3: Write as a fraction
8.73264 =
873264
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 873264 and 100000.
GCD(873264, 100000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
873264
100000
=
873264 ÷ 16
100000 ÷ 16
=
54579
6250
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