Converting 38.712512 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 38.712512 to a fraction
Result
38.712512 =
604883
15625
Mixed number:
38
11133
15625
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 38.712512 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
38.712512 × 1000000 = 38712512
Step 3: Write as a fraction
38.712512 =
38712512
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 38712512 and 1000000.
GCD(38712512, 1000000) = 64
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
38712512
1000000
=
38712512 ÷ 64
1000000 ÷ 64
=
604883
15625
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