Converting 31.97208 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 31.97208 to a fraction
Result
31.97208 =
399651
12500
Mixed number:
31
12151
12500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 31.97208 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
31.97208 × 100000 = 3197208
Step 3: Write as a fraction
31.97208 =
3197208
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 3197208 and 100000.
GCD(3197208, 100000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
3197208
100000
=
3197208 ÷ 8
100000 ÷ 8
=
399651
12500
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