Converting 38.53976 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 38.53976 to a fraction
Result
38.53976 =
481747
12500
Mixed number:
38
6747
12500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 38.53976 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
38.53976 × 100000 = 3853976
Step 3: Write as a fraction
38.53976 =
3853976
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 3853976 and 100000.
GCD(3853976, 100000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
3853976
100000
=
3853976 ÷ 8
100000 ÷ 8
=
481747
12500
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