Converting 38.09888 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 38.09888 to a fraction
Result
38.09888 =
119059
3125
Mixed number:
38
309
3125
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 38.09888 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
38.09888 × 100000 = 3809888
Step 3: Write as a fraction
38.09888 =
3809888
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 3809888 and 100000.
GCD(3809888, 100000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
3809888
100000
=
3809888 ÷ 32
100000 ÷ 32
=
119059
3125
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