Converting 38.137424 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 38.137424 to a fraction
Result
38.137424 =
2383589
62500
Mixed number:
38
8589
62500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 38.137424 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
38.137424 × 1000000 = 38137424
Step 3: Write as a fraction
38.137424 =
38137424
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 38137424 and 1000000.
GCD(38137424, 1000000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
38137424
1000000
=
38137424 ÷ 16
1000000 ÷ 16
=
2383589
62500
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