Converting 31.21512 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 31.21512 to a fraction

Result

31.21512 =
390189
12500
Mixed number:
31
2689
12500

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 31.21512 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

31.21512 × 100000 = 3121512

Step 3: Write as a fraction

31.21512 =

3121512
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 3121512 and 100000.

GCD(3121512, 100000) = 8

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

3121512
100000

=

3121512 ÷ 8
100000 ÷ 8

=

390189
12500
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