Converting 87.4512 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 87.4512 to a fraction
Result
87.4512 =
54657
625
Mixed number:
87
282
625
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 87.4512 has 4 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 104 = 10000 to eliminate the decimal point.
87.4512 × 10000 = 874512
Step 3: Write as a fraction
87.4512 =
874512
10000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 874512 and 10000.
GCD(874512, 10000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
874512
10000
=
874512 ÷ 16
10000 ÷ 16
=
54657
625
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