Converting 38.01432 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 38.01432 to a fraction
Result
38.01432 =
475179
12500
Mixed number:
38
179
12500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 38.01432 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
38.01432 × 100000 = 3801432
Step 3: Write as a fraction
38.01432 =
3801432
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 3801432 and 100000.
GCD(3801432, 100000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
3801432
100000
=
3801432 ÷ 8
100000 ÷ 8
=
475179
12500
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