Converting 3.23242 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 3.23242 to a fraction

Result

3.23242 =
161621
50000
Mixed number:
3
11621
50000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 3.23242 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

3.23242 × 100000 = 323242

Step 3: Write as a fraction

3.23242 =

323242
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 323242 and 100000.

GCD(323242, 100000) = 2

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

323242
100000

=

323242 ÷ 2
100000 ÷ 2

=

161621
50000
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