Converting 3.65985 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 3.65985 to a fraction

Result

3.65985 =
73197
20000
Mixed number:
3
13197
20000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 3.65985 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

3.65985 × 100000 = 365985

Step 3: Write as a fraction

3.65985 =

365985
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 365985 and 100000.

GCD(365985, 100000) = 5

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

365985
100000

=

365985 ÷ 5
100000 ÷ 5

=

73197
20000
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