Converting 3.847 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 3.847 to a fraction

Result

3.847 =
3847
1000
Mixed number:
3
847
1000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 3.847 has 3 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 103 = 1000 to eliminate the decimal point.

3.847 × 1000 = 3847

Step 3: Write as a fraction

3.847 =

3847
1000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 3847 and 1000.

GCD(3847, 1000) = 1

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

3847
1000

=

3847 ÷ 1
1000 ÷ 1

=

3847
1000
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