Converting 38.2256 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 38.2256 to a fraction

Result

38.2256 =
23891
625
Mixed number:
38
141
625

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 38.2256 has 4 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 104 = 10000 to eliminate the decimal point.

38.2256 × 10000 = 382256

Step 3: Write as a fraction

38.2256 =

382256
10000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 382256 and 10000.

GCD(382256, 10000) = 16

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

382256
10000

=

382256 ÷ 16
10000 ÷ 16

=

23891
625
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