Converting 38.739728 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 38.739728 to a fraction
Result
38.739728 =
2421233
62500
Mixed number:
38
46233
62500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 38.739728 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
38.739728 × 1000000 = 38739728
Step 3: Write as a fraction
38.739728 =
38739728
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 38739728 and 1000000.
GCD(38739728, 1000000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
38739728
1000000
=
38739728 ÷ 16
1000000 ÷ 16
=
2421233
62500
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