Converting 3.872144 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 3.872144 to a fraction
Result
3.872144 =
242009
62500
Mixed number:
3
54509
62500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 3.872144 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
3.872144 × 1000000 = 3872144
Step 3: Write as a fraction
3.872144 =
3872144
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 3872144 and 1000000.
GCD(3872144, 1000000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
3872144
1000000
=
3872144 ÷ 16
1000000 ÷ 16
=
242009
62500
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