Converting 3.20993 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 3.20993 to a fraction

Result

3.20993 =
320993
100000
Mixed number:
3
20993
100000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 3.20993 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

3.20993 × 100000 = 320993

Step 3: Write as a fraction

3.20993 =

320993
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 320993 and 100000.

GCD(320993, 100000) = 1

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

320993
100000

=

320993 ÷ 1
100000 ÷ 1

=

320993
100000
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