Converting 3.82721 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 3.82721 to a fraction

Result

3.82721 =
382721
100000
Mixed number:
3
82721
100000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 3.82721 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

3.82721 × 100000 = 382721

Step 3: Write as a fraction

3.82721 =

382721
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 382721 and 100000.

GCD(382721, 100000) = 1

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

382721
100000

=

382721 ÷ 1
100000 ÷ 1

=

382721
100000
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