Converting 3.81997 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 3.81997 to a fraction

Result

3.81997 =
381997
100000
Mixed number:
3
81997
100000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 3.81997 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

3.81997 × 100000 = 381997

Step 3: Write as a fraction

3.81997 =

381997
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 381997 and 100000.

GCD(381997, 100000) = 1

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

381997
100000

=

381997 ÷ 1
100000 ÷ 1

=

381997
100000
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