Converting 87.83856 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 87.83856 to a fraction
Result
87.83856 =
548991
6250
Mixed number:
87
5241
6250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 87.83856 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
87.83856 × 100000 = 8783856
Step 3: Write as a fraction
87.83856 =
8783856
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 8783856 and 100000.
GCD(8783856, 100000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
8783856
100000
=
8783856 ÷ 16
100000 ÷ 16
=
548991
6250
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