Converting 3.61971 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 3.61971 to a fraction

Result

3.61971 =
361971
100000
Mixed number:
3
61971
100000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 3.61971 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

3.61971 × 100000 = 361971

Step 3: Write as a fraction

3.61971 =

361971
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 361971 and 100000.

GCD(361971, 100000) = 1

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

361971
100000

=

361971 ÷ 1
100000 ÷ 1

=

361971
100000
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