Converting 3.424836 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 3.424836 to a fraction
Result
3.424836 =
856209
250000
Mixed number:
3
106209
250000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 3.424836 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
3.424836 × 1000000 = 3424836
Step 3: Write as a fraction
3.424836 =
3424836
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 3424836 and 1000000.
GCD(3424836, 1000000) = 4
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
3424836
1000000
=
3424836 ÷ 4
1000000 ÷ 4
=
856209
250000
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