Converting 38.1232 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 38.1232 to a fraction
Result
38.1232 =
23827
625
Mixed number:
38
77
625
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 38.1232 has 4 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 104 = 10000 to eliminate the decimal point.
38.1232 × 10000 = 381232
Step 3: Write as a fraction
38.1232 =
381232
10000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 381232 and 10000.
GCD(381232, 10000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
381232
10000
=
381232 ÷ 16
10000 ÷ 16
=
23827
625
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