Converting 31.39744 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 31.39744 to a fraction

Result

31.39744 =
98117
3125
Mixed number:
31
1242
3125

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 31.39744 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

31.39744 × 100000 = 3139744

Step 3: Write as a fraction

31.39744 =

3139744
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 3139744 and 100000.

GCD(3139744, 100000) = 32

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

3139744
100000

=

3139744 ÷ 32
100000 ÷ 32

=

98117
3125
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