Converting 3.458234 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 3.458234 to a fraction

Result

3.458234 =
1729117
500000
Mixed number:
3
229117
500000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 3.458234 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

3.458234 × 1000000 = 3458234

Step 3: Write as a fraction

3.458234 =

3458234
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 3458234 and 1000000.

GCD(3458234, 1000000) = 2

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

3458234
1000000

=

3458234 ÷ 2
1000000 ÷ 2

=

1729117
500000
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