Converting 3.157488 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 3.157488 to a fraction
Result
3.157488 =
197343
62500
Mixed number:
3
9843
62500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 3.157488 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
3.157488 × 1000000 = 3157488
Step 3: Write as a fraction
3.157488 =
3157488
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 3157488 and 1000000.
GCD(3157488, 1000000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
3157488
1000000
=
3157488 ÷ 16
1000000 ÷ 16
=
197343
62500
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