Converting 3.7279 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 3.7279 to a fraction

Result

3.7279 =
37279
10000
Mixed number:
3
7279
10000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 3.7279 has 4 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 104 = 10000 to eliminate the decimal point.

3.7279 × 10000 = 37279

Step 3: Write as a fraction

3.7279 =

37279
10000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 37279 and 10000.

GCD(37279, 10000) = 1

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

37279
10000

=

37279 ÷ 1
10000 ÷ 1

=

37279
10000
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