Converting 38.517864 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 38.517864 to a fraction
Result
38.517864 =
4814733
125000
Mixed number:
38
64733
125000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 38.517864 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
38.517864 × 1000000 = 38517864
Step 3: Write as a fraction
38.517864 =
38517864
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 38517864 and 1000000.
GCD(38517864, 1000000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
38517864
1000000
=
38517864 ÷ 8
1000000 ÷ 8
=
4814733
125000
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