Converting 3.12125 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 3.12125 to a fraction
Result
3.12125 =
2497
800
Mixed number:
3
97
800
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 3.12125 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
3.12125 × 100000 = 312125
Step 3: Write as a fraction
3.12125 =
312125
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 312125 and 100000.
GCD(312125, 100000) = 125
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
312125
100000
=
312125 ÷ 125
100000 ÷ 125
=
2497
800
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