Converting 38.86 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 38.86 to a fraction

Result

38.86 =
1943
50
Mixed number:
38
43
50

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 38.86 has 2 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 102 = 100 to eliminate the decimal point.

38.86 × 100 = 3886

Step 3: Write as a fraction

38.86 =

3886
100

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 3886 and 100.

GCD(3886, 100) = 2

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

3886
100

=

3886 ÷ 2
100 ÷ 2

=

1943
50
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