Converting 37.861424 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 37.861424 to a fraction
Result
37.861424 =
2366339
62500
Mixed number:
37
53839
62500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 37.861424 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
37.861424 × 1000000 = 37861424
Step 3: Write as a fraction
37.861424 =
37861424
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 37861424 and 1000000.
GCD(37861424, 1000000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
37861424
1000000
=
37861424 ÷ 16
1000000 ÷ 16
=
2366339
62500
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