Converting 31.7836 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 31.7836 to a fraction
Result
31.7836 =
79459
2500
Mixed number:
31
1959
2500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 31.7836 has 4 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 104 = 10000 to eliminate the decimal point.
31.7836 × 10000 = 317836
Step 3: Write as a fraction
31.7836 =
317836
10000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 317836 and 10000.
GCD(317836, 10000) = 4
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
317836
10000
=
317836 ÷ 4
10000 ÷ 4
=
79459
2500
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