Converting 37.86704 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 37.86704 to a fraction

Result

37.86704 =
236669
6250
Mixed number:
37
5419
6250

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 37.86704 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

37.86704 × 100000 = 3786704

Step 3: Write as a fraction

37.86704 =

3786704
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 3786704 and 100000.

GCD(3786704, 100000) = 16

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

3786704
100000

=

3786704 ÷ 16
100000 ÷ 16

=

236669
6250
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