Converting 3.123875 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 3.123875 to a fraction
Result
3.123875 =
24991
8000
Mixed number:
3
991
8000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 3.123875 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
3.123875 × 1000000 = 3123875
Step 3: Write as a fraction
3.123875 =
3123875
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 3123875 and 1000000.
GCD(3123875, 1000000) = 125
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
3123875
1000000
=
3123875 ÷ 125
1000000 ÷ 125
=
24991
8000
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