Converting 3.79992 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 3.79992 to a fraction
Result
3.79992 =
47499
12500
Mixed number:
3
9999
12500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 3.79992 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
3.79992 × 100000 = 379992
Step 3: Write as a fraction
3.79992 =
379992
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 379992 and 100000.
GCD(379992, 100000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
379992
100000
=
379992 ÷ 8
100000 ÷ 8
=
47499
12500
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