Converting 38.51464 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 38.51464 to a fraction
Result
38.51464 =
481433
12500
Mixed number:
38
6433
12500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 38.51464 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
38.51464 × 100000 = 3851464
Step 3: Write as a fraction
38.51464 =
3851464
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 3851464 and 100000.
GCD(3851464, 100000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
3851464
100000
=
3851464 ÷ 8
100000 ÷ 8
=
481433
12500
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