Converting 3.242896 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 3.242896 to a fraction

Result

3.242896 =
202681
62500
Mixed number:
3
15181
62500

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 3.242896 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

3.242896 × 1000000 = 3242896

Step 3: Write as a fraction

3.242896 =

3242896
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 3242896 and 1000000.

GCD(3242896, 1000000) = 16

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

3242896
1000000

=

3242896 ÷ 16
1000000 ÷ 16

=

202681
62500
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