Converting 38.3896 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 38.3896 to a fraction

Result

38.3896 =
47987
1250
Mixed number:
38
487
1250

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 38.3896 has 4 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 104 = 10000 to eliminate the decimal point.

38.3896 × 10000 = 383896

Step 3: Write as a fraction

38.3896 =

383896
10000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 383896 and 10000.

GCD(383896, 10000) = 8

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

383896
10000

=

383896 ÷ 8
10000 ÷ 8

=

47987
1250
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