Converting 38.242464 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 38.242464 to a fraction
Result
38.242464 =
1195077
31250
Mixed number:
38
7577
31250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 38.242464 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
38.242464 × 1000000 = 38242464
Step 3: Write as a fraction
38.242464 =
38242464
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 38242464 and 1000000.
GCD(38242464, 1000000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
38242464
1000000
=
38242464 ÷ 32
1000000 ÷ 32
=
1195077
31250
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