Converting 38.462096 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 38.462096 to a fraction
Result
38.462096 =
2403881
62500
Mixed number:
38
28881
62500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 38.462096 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
38.462096 × 1000000 = 38462096
Step 3: Write as a fraction
38.462096 =
38462096
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 38462096 and 1000000.
GCD(38462096, 1000000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
38462096
1000000
=
38462096 ÷ 16
1000000 ÷ 16
=
2403881
62500
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