Converting 38.23984 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 38.23984 to a fraction
Result
38.23984 =
238999
6250
Mixed number:
38
1499
6250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 38.23984 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
38.23984 × 100000 = 3823984
Step 3: Write as a fraction
38.23984 =
3823984
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 3823984 and 100000.
GCD(3823984, 100000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
3823984
100000
=
3823984 ÷ 16
100000 ÷ 16
=
238999
6250
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