Converting 38.824 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 38.824 to a fraction
Result
38.824 =
4853
125
Mixed number:
38
103
125
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 38.824 has 3 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 103 = 1000 to eliminate the decimal point.
38.824 × 1000 = 38824
Step 3: Write as a fraction
38.824 =
38824
1000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 38824 and 1000.
GCD(38824, 1000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
38824
1000
=
38824 ÷ 8
1000 ÷ 8
=
4853
125
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