Converting 38.65712 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 38.65712 to a fraction
Result
38.65712 =
241607
6250
Mixed number:
38
4107
6250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 38.65712 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
38.65712 × 100000 = 3865712
Step 3: Write as a fraction
38.65712 =
3865712
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 3865712 and 100000.
GCD(3865712, 100000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
3865712
100000
=
3865712 ÷ 16
100000 ÷ 16
=
241607
6250
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