Converting 3.16402 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 3.16402 to a fraction
Result
3.16402 =
158201
50000
Mixed number:
3
8201
50000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 3.16402 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
3.16402 × 100000 = 316402
Step 3: Write as a fraction
3.16402 =
316402
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 316402 and 100000.
GCD(316402, 100000) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
316402
100000
=
316402 ÷ 2
100000 ÷ 2
=
158201
50000
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