Converting 38.273472 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 38.273472 to a fraction
Result
38.273472 =
598023
15625
Mixed number:
38
4273
15625
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 38.273472 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
38.273472 × 1000000 = 38273472
Step 3: Write as a fraction
38.273472 =
38273472
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 38273472 and 1000000.
GCD(38273472, 1000000) = 64
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
38273472
1000000
=
38273472 ÷ 64
1000000 ÷ 64
=
598023
15625
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