Converting 85.85856 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 85.85856 to a fraction

Result

85.85856 =
268308
3125
Mixed number:
85
2683
3125

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 85.85856 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

85.85856 × 100000 = 8585856

Step 3: Write as a fraction

85.85856 =

8585856
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 8585856 and 100000.

GCD(8585856, 100000) = 32

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

8585856
100000

=

8585856 ÷ 32
100000 ÷ 32

=

268308
3125
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