Converting 3.23246 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 3.23246 to a fraction

Result

3.23246 =
161623
50000
Mixed number:
3
11623
50000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 3.23246 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

3.23246 × 100000 = 323246

Step 3: Write as a fraction

3.23246 =

323246
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 323246 and 100000.

GCD(323246, 100000) = 2

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

323246
100000

=

323246 ÷ 2
100000 ÷ 2

=

161623
50000
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