Converting 8.999872 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 8.999872 to a fraction
Result
8.999872 =
140623
15625
Mixed number:
8
15623
15625
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 8.999872 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
8.999872 × 1000000 = 8999872
Step 3: Write as a fraction
8.999872 =
8999872
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 8999872 and 1000000.
GCD(8999872, 1000000) = 64
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
8999872
1000000
=
8999872 ÷ 64
1000000 ÷ 64
=
140623
15625
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