Converting 3.245888 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 3.245888 to a fraction

Result

3.245888 =
50717
15625
Mixed number:
3
3842
15625

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 3.245888 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

3.245888 × 1000000 = 3245888

Step 3: Write as a fraction

3.245888 =

3245888
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 3245888 and 1000000.

GCD(3245888, 1000000) = 64

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

3245888
1000000

=

3245888 ÷ 64
1000000 ÷ 64

=

50717
15625
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