Converting 38.38976 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 38.38976 to a fraction
Result
38.38976 =
119968
3125
Mixed number:
38
1218
3125
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 38.38976 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
38.38976 × 100000 = 3838976
Step 3: Write as a fraction
38.38976 =
3838976
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 3838976 and 100000.
GCD(3838976, 100000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
3838976
100000
=
3838976 ÷ 32
100000 ÷ 32
=
119968
3125
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