Converting 83.17824 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 83.17824 to a fraction

Result

83.17824 =
259932
3125
Mixed number:
83
557
3125

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 83.17824 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

83.17824 × 100000 = 8317824

Step 3: Write as a fraction

83.17824 =

8317824
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 8317824 and 100000.

GCD(8317824, 100000) = 32

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

8317824
100000

=

8317824 ÷ 32
100000 ÷ 32

=

259932
3125
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