Converting 3.430972 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 3.430972 to a fraction
Result
3.430972 =
857743
250000
Mixed number:
3
107743
250000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 3.430972 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
3.430972 × 1000000 = 3430972
Step 3: Write as a fraction
3.430972 =
3430972
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 3430972 and 1000000.
GCD(3430972, 1000000) = 4
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
3430972
1000000
=
3430972 ÷ 4
1000000 ÷ 4
=
857743
250000
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