Converting 3.506872 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 3.506872 to a fraction

Result

3.506872 =
438359
125000
Mixed number:
3
63359
125000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 3.506872 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

3.506872 × 1000000 = 3506872

Step 3: Write as a fraction

3.506872 =

3506872
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 3506872 and 1000000.

GCD(3506872, 1000000) = 8

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

3506872
1000000

=

3506872 ÷ 8
1000000 ÷ 8

=

438359
125000
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