Converting 3.985204 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 3.985204 to a fraction

Result

3.985204 =
996301
250000
Mixed number:
3
246301
250000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 3.985204 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

3.985204 × 1000000 = 3985204

Step 3: Write as a fraction

3.985204 =

3985204
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 3985204 and 1000000.

GCD(3985204, 1000000) = 4

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

3985204
1000000

=

3985204 ÷ 4
1000000 ÷ 4

=

996301
250000
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