Converting 3.870968 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 3.870968 to a fraction

Result

3.870968 =
483871
125000
Mixed number:
3
108871
125000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 3.870968 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

3.870968 × 1000000 = 3870968

Step 3: Write as a fraction

3.870968 =

3870968
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 3870968 and 1000000.

GCD(3870968, 1000000) = 8

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

3870968
1000000

=

3870968 ÷ 8
1000000 ÷ 8

=

483871
125000
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