Converting 3.12538 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 3.12538 to a fraction

Result

3.12538 =
156269
50000
Mixed number:
3
6269
50000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 3.12538 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

3.12538 × 100000 = 312538

Step 3: Write as a fraction

3.12538 =

312538
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 312538 and 100000.

GCD(312538, 100000) = 2

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

312538
100000

=

312538 ÷ 2
100000 ÷ 2

=

156269
50000
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