Converting 38.5872 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 38.5872 to a fraction

Result

38.5872 =
24117
625
Mixed number:
38
367
625

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 38.5872 has 4 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 104 = 10000 to eliminate the decimal point.

38.5872 × 10000 = 385872

Step 3: Write as a fraction

38.5872 =

385872
10000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 385872 and 10000.

GCD(385872, 10000) = 16

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

385872
10000

=

385872 ÷ 16
10000 ÷ 16

=

24117
625
Related Conversions
Other decimal to fraction conversions you might find useful