Converting 37.6972 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 37.6972 to a fraction
Result
37.6972 =
94243
2500
Mixed number:
37
1743
2500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 37.6972 has 4 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 104 = 10000 to eliminate the decimal point.
37.6972 × 10000 = 376972
Step 3: Write as a fraction
37.6972 =
376972
10000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 376972 and 10000.
GCD(376972, 10000) = 4
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
376972
10000
=
376972 ÷ 4
10000 ÷ 4
=
94243
2500
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