Converting 3.231872 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 3.231872 to a fraction

Result

3.231872 =
50498
15625
Mixed number:
3
3623
15625

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 3.231872 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

3.231872 × 1000000 = 3231872

Step 3: Write as a fraction

3.231872 =

3231872
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 3231872 and 1000000.

GCD(3231872, 1000000) = 64

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

3231872
1000000

=

3231872 ÷ 64
1000000 ÷ 64

=

50498
15625
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