Converting 38.267872 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 38.267872 to a fraction

Result

38.267872 =
1195871
31250
Mixed number:
38
8371
31250

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 38.267872 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

38.267872 × 1000000 = 38267872

Step 3: Write as a fraction

38.267872 =

38267872
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 38267872 and 1000000.

GCD(38267872, 1000000) = 32

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

38267872
1000000

=

38267872 ÷ 32
1000000 ÷ 32

=

1195871
31250
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