Converting 3.86256 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 3.86256 to a fraction
Result
3.86256 =
24141
6250
Mixed number:
3
5391
6250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 3.86256 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
3.86256 × 100000 = 386256
Step 3: Write as a fraction
3.86256 =
386256
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 386256 and 100000.
GCD(386256, 100000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
386256
100000
=
386256 ÷ 16
100000 ÷ 16
=
24141
6250
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