Converting 38.7408 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 38.7408 to a fraction
Result
38.7408 =
24213
625
Mixed number:
38
463
625
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 38.7408 has 4 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 104 = 10000 to eliminate the decimal point.
38.7408 × 10000 = 387408
Step 3: Write as a fraction
38.7408 =
387408
10000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 387408 and 10000.
GCD(387408, 10000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
387408
10000
=
387408 ÷ 16
10000 ÷ 16
=
24213
625
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