Converting 3.08975 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 3.08975 to a fraction

Result

3.08975 =
12359
4000
Mixed number:
3
359
4000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 3.08975 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

3.08975 × 100000 = 308975

Step 3: Write as a fraction

3.08975 =

308975
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 308975 and 100000.

GCD(308975, 100000) = 25

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

308975
100000

=

308975 ÷ 25
100000 ÷ 25

=

12359
4000
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