Converting 3.158736 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 3.158736 to a fraction
Result
3.158736 =
197421
62500
Mixed number:
3
9921
62500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 3.158736 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
3.158736 × 1000000 = 3158736
Step 3: Write as a fraction
3.158736 =
3158736
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 3158736 and 1000000.
GCD(3158736, 1000000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
3158736
1000000
=
3158736 ÷ 16
1000000 ÷ 16
=
197421
62500
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