Converting 87.3744 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 87.3744 to a fraction
Result
87.3744 =
54609
625
Mixed number:
87
234
625
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 87.3744 has 4 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 104 = 10000 to eliminate the decimal point.
87.3744 × 10000 = 873744
Step 3: Write as a fraction
87.3744 =
873744
10000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 873744 and 10000.
GCD(873744, 10000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
873744
10000
=
873744 ÷ 16
10000 ÷ 16
=
54609
625
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