Converting 3.973872 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 3.973872 to a fraction

Result

3.973872 =
248367
62500
Mixed number:
3
60867
62500

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 3.973872 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

3.973872 × 1000000 = 3973872

Step 3: Write as a fraction

3.973872 =

3973872
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 3973872 and 1000000.

GCD(3973872, 1000000) = 16

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

3973872
1000000

=

3973872 ÷ 16
1000000 ÷ 16

=

248367
62500
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