Converting 3.58125 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 3.58125 to a fraction
Result
3.58125 =
573
160
Mixed number:
3
93
160
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 3.58125 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
3.58125 × 100000 = 358125
Step 3: Write as a fraction
3.58125 =
358125
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 358125 and 100000.
GCD(358125, 100000) = 625
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
358125
100000
=
358125 ÷ 625
100000 ÷ 625
=
573
160
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