Converting 38.531808 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 38.531808 to a fraction
Result
38.531808 =
1204119
31250
Mixed number:
38
16619
31250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 38.531808 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
38.531808 × 1000000 = 38531808
Step 3: Write as a fraction
38.531808 =
38531808
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 38531808 and 1000000.
GCD(38531808, 1000000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
38531808
1000000
=
38531808 ÷ 32
1000000 ÷ 32
=
1204119
31250
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