Converting 38.72424 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 38.72424 to a fraction

Result

38.72424 =
484053
12500
Mixed number:
38
9053
12500

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 38.72424 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

38.72424 × 100000 = 3872424

Step 3: Write as a fraction

38.72424 =

3872424
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 3872424 and 100000.

GCD(3872424, 100000) = 8

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

3872424
100000

=

3872424 ÷ 8
100000 ÷ 8

=

484053
12500
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