Converting 31.42224 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 31.42224 to a fraction
Result
31.42224 =
196389
6250
Mixed number:
31
2639
6250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 31.42224 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
31.42224 × 100000 = 3142224
Step 3: Write as a fraction
31.42224 =
3142224
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 3142224 and 100000.
GCD(3142224, 100000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
3142224
100000
=
3142224 ÷ 16
100000 ÷ 16
=
196389
6250
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