Converting 38.34 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 38.34 to a fraction
Result
38.34 =
1917
50
Mixed number:
38
17
50
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 38.34 has 2 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 102 = 100 to eliminate the decimal point.
38.34 × 100 = 3834
Step 3: Write as a fraction
38.34 =
3834
100
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 3834 and 100.
GCD(3834, 100) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
3834
100
=
3834 ÷ 2
100 ÷ 2
=
1917
50
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