Converting 3.987524 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 3.987524 to a fraction
Result
3.987524 =
996881
250000
Mixed number:
3
246881
250000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 3.987524 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
3.987524 × 1000000 = 3987524
Step 3: Write as a fraction
3.987524 =
3987524
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 3987524 and 1000000.
GCD(3987524, 1000000) = 4
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
3987524
1000000
=
3987524 ÷ 4
1000000 ÷ 4
=
996881
250000
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