Converting 38.678864 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 38.678864 to a fraction
Result
38.678864 =
2417429
62500
Mixed number:
38
42429
62500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 38.678864 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
38.678864 × 1000000 = 38678864
Step 3: Write as a fraction
38.678864 =
38678864
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 38678864 and 1000000.
GCD(38678864, 1000000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
38678864
1000000
=
38678864 ÷ 16
1000000 ÷ 16
=
2417429
62500
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