Converting 83.871872 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 83.871872 to a fraction
Result
83.871872 =
1310498
15625
Mixed number:
83
13623
15625
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 83.871872 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
83.871872 × 1000000 = 83871872
Step 3: Write as a fraction
83.871872 =
83871872
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 83871872 and 1000000.
GCD(83871872, 1000000) = 64
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
83871872
1000000
=
83871872 ÷ 64
1000000 ÷ 64
=
1310498
15625
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