Converting 31.159968 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 31.159968 to a fraction
Result
31.159968 =
973749
31250
Mixed number:
31
4999
31250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 31.159968 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
31.159968 × 1000000 = 31159968
Step 3: Write as a fraction
31.159968 =
31159968
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 31159968 and 1000000.
GCD(31159968, 1000000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
31159968
1000000
=
31159968 ÷ 32
1000000 ÷ 32
=
973749
31250
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