Converting 3.16969 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 3.16969 to a fraction

Result

3.16969 =
316969
100000
Mixed number:
3
16969
100000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 3.16969 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

3.16969 × 100000 = 316969

Step 3: Write as a fraction

3.16969 =

316969
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 316969 and 100000.

GCD(316969, 100000) = 1

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

316969
100000

=

316969 ÷ 1
100000 ÷ 1

=

316969
100000
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