Converting 31.7232 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 31.7232 to a fraction

Result

31.7232 =
19827
625
Mixed number:
31
452
625

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 31.7232 has 4 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 104 = 10000 to eliminate the decimal point.

31.7232 × 10000 = 317232

Step 3: Write as a fraction

31.7232 =

317232
10000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 317232 and 10000.

GCD(317232, 10000) = 16

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

317232
10000

=

317232 ÷ 16
10000 ÷ 16

=

19827
625
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