Converting 38.85584 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 38.85584 to a fraction
Result
38.85584 =
242849
6250
Mixed number:
38
5349
6250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 38.85584 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
38.85584 × 100000 = 3885584
Step 3: Write as a fraction
38.85584 =
3885584
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 3885584 and 100000.
GCD(3885584, 100000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
3885584
100000
=
3885584 ÷ 16
100000 ÷ 16
=
242849
6250
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