Converting 38.079792 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 38.079792 to a fraction
Result
38.079792 =
2379987
62500
Mixed number:
38
4987
62500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 38.079792 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
38.079792 × 1000000 = 38079792
Step 3: Write as a fraction
38.079792 =
38079792
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 38079792 and 1000000.
GCD(38079792, 1000000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
38079792
1000000
=
38079792 ÷ 16
1000000 ÷ 16
=
2379987
62500
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