Converting 3.1602 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 3.1602 to a fraction

Result

3.1602 =
15801
5000
Mixed number:
3
801
5000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 3.1602 has 4 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 104 = 10000 to eliminate the decimal point.

3.1602 × 10000 = 31602

Step 3: Write as a fraction

3.1602 =

31602
10000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 31602 and 10000.

GCD(31602, 10000) = 2

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

31602
10000

=

31602 ÷ 2
10000 ÷ 2

=

15801
5000
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