Converting 3.16657 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 3.16657 to a fraction

Result

3.16657 =
316657
100000
Mixed number:
3
16657
100000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 3.16657 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

3.16657 × 100000 = 316657

Step 3: Write as a fraction

3.16657 =

316657
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 316657 and 100000.

GCD(316657, 100000) = 1

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

316657
100000

=

316657 ÷ 1
100000 ÷ 1

=

316657
100000
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