Converting 3.55837 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 3.55837 to a fraction

Result

3.55837 =
355837
100000
Mixed number:
3
55837
100000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 3.55837 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

3.55837 × 100000 = 355837

Step 3: Write as a fraction

3.55837 =

355837
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 355837 and 100000.

GCD(355837, 100000) = 1

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

355837
100000

=

355837 ÷ 1
100000 ÷ 1

=

355837
100000
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