Converting 31.42448 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 31.42448 to a fraction

Result

31.42448 =
196403
6250
Mixed number:
31
2653
6250

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 31.42448 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

31.42448 × 100000 = 3142448

Step 3: Write as a fraction

31.42448 =

3142448
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 3142448 and 100000.

GCD(3142448, 100000) = 16

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

3142448
100000

=

3142448 ÷ 16
100000 ÷ 16

=

196403
6250
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