Converting 38.8548 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 38.8548 to a fraction

Result

38.8548 =
97137
2500
Mixed number:
38
2137
2500

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 38.8548 has 4 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 104 = 10000 to eliminate the decimal point.

38.8548 × 10000 = 388548

Step 3: Write as a fraction

38.8548 =

388548
10000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 388548 and 10000.

GCD(388548, 10000) = 4

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

388548
10000

=

388548 ÷ 4
10000 ÷ 4

=

97137
2500
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