Converting 31.97024 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 31.97024 to a fraction
Result
31.97024 =
99907
3125
Mixed number:
31
3032
3125
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 31.97024 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
31.97024 × 100000 = 3197024
Step 3: Write as a fraction
31.97024 =
3197024
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 3197024 and 100000.
GCD(3197024, 100000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
3197024
100000
=
3197024 ÷ 32
100000 ÷ 32
=
99907
3125
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