Converting 3.989888 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 3.989888 to a fraction
Result
3.989888 =
62342
15625
Mixed number:
3
15467
15625
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 3.989888 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
3.989888 × 1000000 = 3989888
Step 3: Write as a fraction
3.989888 =
3989888
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 3989888 and 1000000.
GCD(3989888, 1000000) = 64
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
3989888
1000000
=
3989888 ÷ 64
1000000 ÷ 64
=
62342
15625
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