Converting 3.17872 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 3.17872 to a fraction
Result
3.17872 =
19867
6250
Mixed number:
3
1117
6250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 3.17872 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
3.17872 × 100000 = 317872
Step 3: Write as a fraction
3.17872 =
317872
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 317872 and 100000.
GCD(317872, 100000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
317872
100000
=
317872 ÷ 16
100000 ÷ 16
=
19867
6250
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