Converting 3.157275 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 3.157275 to a fraction
Result
3.157275 =
126291
40000
Mixed number:
3
6291
40000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 3.157275 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
3.157275 × 1000000 = 3157275
Step 3: Write as a fraction
3.157275 =
3157275
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 3157275 and 1000000.
GCD(3157275, 1000000) = 25
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
3157275
1000000
=
3157275 ÷ 25
1000000 ÷ 25
=
126291
40000
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