Converting 38.079488 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 38.079488 to a fraction
Result
38.079488 =
594992
15625
Mixed number:
38
1242
15625
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 38.079488 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
38.079488 × 1000000 = 38079488
Step 3: Write as a fraction
38.079488 =
38079488
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 38079488 and 1000000.
GCD(38079488, 1000000) = 64
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
38079488
1000000
=
38079488 ÷ 64
1000000 ÷ 64
=
594992
15625
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