Converting 3.243438 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 3.243438 to a fraction

Result

3.243438 =
1621719
500000
Mixed number:
3
121719
500000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 3.243438 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

3.243438 × 1000000 = 3243438

Step 3: Write as a fraction

3.243438 =

3243438
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 3243438 and 1000000.

GCD(3243438, 1000000) = 2

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

3243438
1000000

=

3243438 ÷ 2
1000000 ÷ 2

=

1621719
500000
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