Converting 38.495584 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 38.495584 to a fraction
Result
38.495584 =
1202987
31250
Mixed number:
38
15487
31250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 38.495584 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
38.495584 × 1000000 = 38495584
Step 3: Write as a fraction
38.495584 =
38495584
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 38495584 and 1000000.
GCD(38495584, 1000000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
38495584
1000000
=
38495584 ÷ 32
1000000 ÷ 32
=
1202987
31250
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