Converting 31.9496 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 31.9496 to a fraction
Result
31.9496 =
39937
1250
Mixed number:
31
1187
1250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 31.9496 has 4 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 104 = 10000 to eliminate the decimal point.
31.9496 × 10000 = 319496
Step 3: Write as a fraction
31.9496 =
319496
10000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 319496 and 10000.
GCD(319496, 10000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
319496
10000
=
319496 ÷ 8
10000 ÷ 8
=
39937
1250
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