Converting 3.987072 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 3.987072 to a fraction
Result
3.987072 =
62298
15625
Mixed number:
3
15423
15625
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 3.987072 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
3.987072 × 1000000 = 3987072
Step 3: Write as a fraction
3.987072 =
3987072
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 3987072 and 1000000.
GCD(3987072, 1000000) = 64
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
3987072
1000000
=
3987072 ÷ 64
1000000 ÷ 64
=
62298
15625
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