Converting 38.31608 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 38.31608 to a fraction
Result
38.31608 =
478951
12500
Mixed number:
38
3951
12500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 38.31608 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
38.31608 × 100000 = 3831608
Step 3: Write as a fraction
38.31608 =
3831608
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 3831608 and 100000.
GCD(3831608, 100000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
3831608
100000
=
3831608 ÷ 8
100000 ÷ 8
=
478951
12500
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