Converting 3.197218 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 3.197218 to a fraction

Result

3.197218 =
1598609
500000
Mixed number:
3
98609
500000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 3.197218 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

3.197218 × 1000000 = 3197218

Step 3: Write as a fraction

3.197218 =

3197218
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 3197218 and 1000000.

GCD(3197218, 1000000) = 2

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

3197218
1000000

=

3197218 ÷ 2
1000000 ÷ 2

=

1598609
500000
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