Converting 31.97136 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 31.97136 to a fraction
Result
31.97136 =
199821
6250
Mixed number:
31
6071
6250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 31.97136 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
31.97136 × 100000 = 3197136
Step 3: Write as a fraction
31.97136 =
3197136
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 3197136 and 100000.
GCD(3197136, 100000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
3197136
100000
=
3197136 ÷ 16
100000 ÷ 16
=
199821
6250
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