Converting 32.158 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 32.158 to a fraction
Result
32.158 =
16079
500
Mixed number:
32
79
500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 32.158 has 3 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 103 = 1000 to eliminate the decimal point.
32.158 × 1000 = 32158
Step 3: Write as a fraction
32.158 =
32158
1000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 32158 and 1000.
GCD(32158, 1000) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
32158
1000
=
32158 ÷ 2
1000 ÷ 2
=
16079
500
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