Converting 31.23944 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 31.23944 to a fraction

Result

31.23944 =
390493
12500
Mixed number:
31
2993
12500

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 31.23944 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

31.23944 × 100000 = 3123944

Step 3: Write as a fraction

31.23944 =

3123944
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 3123944 and 100000.

GCD(3123944, 100000) = 8

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

3123944
100000

=

3123944 ÷ 8
100000 ÷ 8

=

390493
12500
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