Converting 38.71 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 38.71 to a fraction
Result
38.71 =
3871
100
Mixed number:
38
71
100
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 38.71 has 2 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 102 = 100 to eliminate the decimal point.
38.71 × 100 = 3871
Step 3: Write as a fraction
38.71 =
3871
100
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 3871 and 100.
GCD(3871, 100) = 1
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
3871
100
=
3871 ÷ 1
100 ÷ 1
=
3871
100
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