Converting 38.72624 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 38.72624 to a fraction
Result
38.72624 =
242039
6250
Mixed number:
38
4539
6250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 38.72624 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
38.72624 × 100000 = 3872624
Step 3: Write as a fraction
38.72624 =
3872624
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 3872624 and 100000.
GCD(3872624, 100000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
3872624
100000
=
3872624 ÷ 16
100000 ÷ 16
=
242039
6250
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