Converting 38.26256 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 38.26256 to a fraction
Result
38.26256 =
239141
6250
Mixed number:
38
1641
6250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 38.26256 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
38.26256 × 100000 = 3826256
Step 3: Write as a fraction
38.26256 =
3826256
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 3826256 and 100000.
GCD(3826256, 100000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
3826256
100000
=
3826256 ÷ 16
100000 ÷ 16
=
239141
6250
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