Converting 38.02424 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 38.02424 to a fraction
Result
38.02424 =
475303
12500
Mixed number:
38
303
12500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 38.02424 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
38.02424 × 100000 = 3802424
Step 3: Write as a fraction
38.02424 =
3802424
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 3802424 and 100000.
GCD(3802424, 100000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
3802424
100000
=
3802424 ÷ 8
100000 ÷ 8
=
475303
12500
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