Converting 38.8244 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 38.8244 to a fraction
Result
38.8244 =
97061
2500
Mixed number:
38
2061
2500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 38.8244 has 4 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 104 = 10000 to eliminate the decimal point.
38.8244 × 10000 = 388244
Step 3: Write as a fraction
38.8244 =
388244
10000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 388244 and 10000.
GCD(388244, 10000) = 4
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
388244
10000
=
388244 ÷ 4
10000 ÷ 4
=
97061
2500
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