Converting 3.271424 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 3.271424 to a fraction

Result

3.271424 =
51116
15625
Mixed number:
3
4241
15625

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 3.271424 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

3.271424 × 1000000 = 3271424

Step 3: Write as a fraction

3.271424 =

3271424
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 3271424 and 1000000.

GCD(3271424, 1000000) = 64

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

3271424
1000000

=

3271424 ÷ 64
1000000 ÷ 64

=

51116
15625
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