Converting 38.142928 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 38.142928 to a fraction
Result
38.142928 =
2383933
62500
Mixed number:
38
8933
62500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 38.142928 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
38.142928 × 1000000 = 38142928
Step 3: Write as a fraction
38.142928 =
38142928
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 38142928 and 1000000.
GCD(38142928, 1000000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
38142928
1000000
=
38142928 ÷ 16
1000000 ÷ 16
=
2383933
62500
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