Converting 3.72408 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 3.72408 to a fraction
Result
3.72408 =
46551
12500
Mixed number:
3
9051
12500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 3.72408 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
3.72408 × 100000 = 372408
Step 3: Write as a fraction
3.72408 =
372408
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 372408 and 100000.
GCD(372408, 100000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
372408
100000
=
372408 ÷ 8
100000 ÷ 8
=
46551
12500
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