Converting 31.972032 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 31.972032 to a fraction

Result

31.972032 =
499563
15625
Mixed number:
31
15188
15625

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 31.972032 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

31.972032 × 1000000 = 31972032

Step 3: Write as a fraction

31.972032 =

31972032
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 31972032 and 1000000.

GCD(31972032, 1000000) = 64

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

31972032
1000000

=

31972032 ÷ 64
1000000 ÷ 64

=

499563
15625
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