Converting 3.73457 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 3.73457 to a fraction

Result

3.73457 =
373457
100000
Mixed number:
3
73457
100000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 3.73457 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

3.73457 × 100000 = 373457

Step 3: Write as a fraction

3.73457 =

373457
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 373457 and 100000.

GCD(373457, 100000) = 1

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

373457
100000

=

373457 ÷ 1
100000 ÷ 1

=

373457
100000
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