Converting 3.16796 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 3.16796 to a fraction

Result

3.16796 =
79199
25000
Mixed number:
3
4199
25000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 3.16796 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

3.16796 × 100000 = 316796

Step 3: Write as a fraction

3.16796 =

316796
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 316796 and 100000.

GCD(316796, 100000) = 4

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

316796
100000

=

316796 ÷ 4
100000 ÷ 4

=

79199
25000
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