Converting 87.12816 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 87.12816 to a fraction
Result
87.12816 =
544551
6250
Mixed number:
87
801
6250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 87.12816 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
87.12816 × 100000 = 8712816
Step 3: Write as a fraction
87.12816 =
8712816
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 8712816 and 100000.
GCD(8712816, 100000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
8712816
100000
=
8712816 ÷ 16
100000 ÷ 16
=
544551
6250
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