Converting 3.974312 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 3.974312 to a fraction
Result
3.974312 =
496789
125000
Mixed number:
3
121789
125000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 3.974312 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
3.974312 × 1000000 = 3974312
Step 3: Write as a fraction
3.974312 =
3974312
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 3974312 and 1000000.
GCD(3974312, 1000000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
3974312
1000000
=
3974312 ÷ 8
1000000 ÷ 8
=
496789
125000
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