Converting 38.36008 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 38.36008 to a fraction
Result
38.36008 =
479501
12500
Mixed number:
38
4501
12500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 38.36008 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
38.36008 × 100000 = 3836008
Step 3: Write as a fraction
38.36008 =
3836008
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 3836008 and 100000.
GCD(3836008, 100000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
3836008
100000
=
3836008 ÷ 8
100000 ÷ 8
=
479501
12500
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