Converting 31.73744 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 31.73744 to a fraction
Result
31.73744 =
198359
6250
Mixed number:
31
4609
6250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 31.73744 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
31.73744 × 100000 = 3173744
Step 3: Write as a fraction
31.73744 =
3173744
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 3173744 and 100000.
GCD(3173744, 100000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
3173744
100000
=
3173744 ÷ 16
100000 ÷ 16
=
198359
6250
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