Converting 38.2696 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 38.2696 to a fraction

Result

38.2696 =
47837
1250
Mixed number:
38
337
1250

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 38.2696 has 4 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 104 = 10000 to eliminate the decimal point.

38.2696 × 10000 = 382696

Step 3: Write as a fraction

38.2696 =

382696
10000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 382696 and 10000.

GCD(382696, 10000) = 8

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

382696
10000

=

382696 ÷ 8
10000 ÷ 8

=

47837
1250
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