Converting 3.973438 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 3.973438 to a fraction
Result
3.973438 =
1986719
500000
Mixed number:
3
486719
500000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 3.973438 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
3.973438 × 1000000 = 3973438
Step 3: Write as a fraction
3.973438 =
3973438
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 3973438 and 1000000.
GCD(3973438, 1000000) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
3973438
1000000
=
3973438 ÷ 2
1000000 ÷ 2
=
1986719
500000
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