Converting 31.7296 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 31.7296 to a fraction
Result
31.7296 =
19831
625
Mixed number:
31
456
625
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 31.7296 has 4 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 104 = 10000 to eliminate the decimal point.
31.7296 × 10000 = 317296
Step 3: Write as a fraction
31.7296 =
317296
10000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 317296 and 10000.
GCD(317296, 10000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
317296
10000
=
317296 ÷ 16
10000 ÷ 16
=
19831
625
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