Converting 3.971728 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 3.971728 to a fraction
Result
3.971728 =
248233
62500
Mixed number:
3
60733
62500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 3.971728 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
3.971728 × 1000000 = 3971728
Step 3: Write as a fraction
3.971728 =
3971728
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 3971728 and 1000000.
GCD(3971728, 1000000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
3971728
1000000
=
3971728 ÷ 16
1000000 ÷ 16
=
248233
62500
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