Converting 37.638272 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 37.638272 to a fraction
Result
37.638272 =
588098
15625
Mixed number:
37
9973
15625
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 37.638272 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
37.638272 × 1000000 = 37638272
Step 3: Write as a fraction
37.638272 =
37638272
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 37638272 and 1000000.
GCD(37638272, 1000000) = 64
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
37638272
1000000
=
37638272 ÷ 64
1000000 ÷ 64
=
588098
15625
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