Converting 3.969996 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 3.969996 to a fraction

Result

3.969996 =
992499
250000
Mixed number:
3
242499
250000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 3.969996 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

3.969996 × 1000000 = 3969996

Step 3: Write as a fraction

3.969996 =

3969996
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 3969996 and 1000000.

GCD(3969996, 1000000) = 4

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

3969996
1000000

=

3969996 ÷ 4
1000000 ÷ 4

=

992499
250000
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