Converting 38.173024 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 38.173024 to a fraction
Result
38.173024 =
1192907
31250
Mixed number:
38
5407
31250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 38.173024 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
38.173024 × 1000000 = 38173024
Step 3: Write as a fraction
38.173024 =
38173024
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 38173024 and 1000000.
GCD(38173024, 1000000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
38173024
1000000
=
38173024 ÷ 32
1000000 ÷ 32
=
1192907
31250
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