Converting 38.42408 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 38.42408 to a fraction
Result
38.42408 =
480301
12500
Mixed number:
38
5301
12500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 38.42408 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
38.42408 × 100000 = 3842408
Step 3: Write as a fraction
38.42408 =
3842408
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 3842408 and 100000.
GCD(3842408, 100000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
3842408
100000
=
3842408 ÷ 8
100000 ÷ 8
=
480301
12500
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