Converting 3.962968 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 3.962968 to a fraction
Result
3.962968 =
495371
125000
Mixed number:
3
120371
125000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 3.962968 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
3.962968 × 1000000 = 3962968
Step 3: Write as a fraction
3.962968 =
3962968
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 3962968 and 1000000.
GCD(3962968, 1000000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
3962968
1000000
=
3962968 ÷ 8
1000000 ÷ 8
=
495371
125000
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