Converting 38.388512 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 38.388512 to a fraction
Result
38.388512 =
1199641
31250
Mixed number:
38
12141
31250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 38.388512 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
38.388512 × 1000000 = 38388512
Step 3: Write as a fraction
38.388512 =
38388512
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 38388512 and 1000000.
GCD(38388512, 1000000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
38388512
1000000
=
38388512 ÷ 32
1000000 ÷ 32
=
1199641
31250
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