Converting 3.138042 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 3.138042 to a fraction
Result
3.138042 =
1569021
500000
Mixed number:
3
69021
500000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 3.138042 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
3.138042 × 1000000 = 3138042
Step 3: Write as a fraction
3.138042 =
3138042
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 3138042 and 1000000.
GCD(3138042, 1000000) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
3138042
1000000
=
3138042 ÷ 2
1000000 ÷ 2
=
1569021
500000
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