Converting 3.22142 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 3.22142 to a fraction

Result

3.22142 =
161071
50000
Mixed number:
3
11071
50000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 3.22142 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

3.22142 × 100000 = 322142

Step 3: Write as a fraction

3.22142 =

322142
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 322142 and 100000.

GCD(322142, 100000) = 2

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

322142
100000

=

322142 ÷ 2
100000 ÷ 2

=

161071
50000
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