Converting 38.86512 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 38.86512 to a fraction
Result
38.86512 =
242907
6250
Mixed number:
38
5407
6250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 38.86512 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
38.86512 × 100000 = 3886512
Step 3: Write as a fraction
38.86512 =
3886512
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 3886512 and 100000.
GCD(3886512, 100000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
3886512
100000
=
3886512 ÷ 16
100000 ÷ 16
=
242907
6250
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