Converting 3.278472 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 3.278472 to a fraction

Result

3.278472 =
409809
125000
Mixed number:
3
34809
125000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 3.278472 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

3.278472 × 1000000 = 3278472

Step 3: Write as a fraction

3.278472 =

3278472
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 3278472 and 1000000.

GCD(3278472, 1000000) = 8

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

3278472
1000000

=

3278472 ÷ 8
1000000 ÷ 8

=

409809
125000
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