Converting 3.217832 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 3.217832 to a fraction
Result
3.217832 =
402229
125000
Mixed number:
3
27229
125000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 3.217832 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
3.217832 × 1000000 = 3217832
Step 3: Write as a fraction
3.217832 =
3217832
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 3217832 and 1000000.
GCD(3217832, 1000000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
3217832
1000000
=
3217832 ÷ 8
1000000 ÷ 8
=
402229
125000
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