Converting 36.985424 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 36.985424 to a fraction
Result
36.985424 =
2311589
62500
Mixed number:
36
61589
62500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 36.985424 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
36.985424 × 1000000 = 36985424
Step 3: Write as a fraction
36.985424 =
36985424
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 36985424 and 1000000.
GCD(36985424, 1000000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
36985424
1000000
=
36985424 ÷ 16
1000000 ÷ 16
=
2311589
62500
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