Converting 3.12143 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 3.12143 to a fraction

Result

3.12143 =
312143
100000
Mixed number:
3
12143
100000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 3.12143 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

3.12143 × 100000 = 312143

Step 3: Write as a fraction

3.12143 =

312143
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 312143 and 100000.

GCD(312143, 100000) = 1

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

312143
100000

=

312143 ÷ 1
100000 ÷ 1

=

312143
100000
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