Converting 85.979072 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 85.979072 to a fraction
Result
85.979072 =
1343423
15625
Mixed number:
85
15298
15625
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 85.979072 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
85.979072 × 1000000 = 85979072
Step 3: Write as a fraction
85.979072 =
85979072
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 85979072 and 1000000.
GCD(85979072, 1000000) = 64
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
85979072
1000000
=
85979072 ÷ 64
1000000 ÷ 64
=
1343423
15625
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