Converting 38.171472 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 38.171472 to a fraction
Result
38.171472 =
2385717
62500
Mixed number:
38
10717
62500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 38.171472 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
38.171472 × 1000000 = 38171472
Step 3: Write as a fraction
38.171472 =
38171472
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 38171472 and 1000000.
GCD(38171472, 1000000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
38171472
1000000
=
38171472 ÷ 16
1000000 ÷ 16
=
2385717
62500
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