Converting 38.837488 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 38.837488 to a fraction
Result
38.837488 =
2427343
62500
Mixed number:
38
52343
62500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 38.837488 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
38.837488 × 1000000 = 38837488
Step 3: Write as a fraction
38.837488 =
38837488
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 38837488 and 1000000.
GCD(38837488, 1000000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
38837488
1000000
=
38837488 ÷ 16
1000000 ÷ 16
=
2427343
62500
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