Converting 3.836 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 3.836 to a fraction
Result
3.836 =
959
250
Mixed number:
3
209
250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 3.836 has 3 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 103 = 1000 to eliminate the decimal point.
3.836 × 1000 = 3836
Step 3: Write as a fraction
3.836 =
3836
1000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 3836 and 1000.
GCD(3836, 1000) = 4
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
3836
1000
=
3836 ÷ 4
1000 ÷ 4
=
959
250
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