Converting 38.8704 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 38.8704 to a fraction

Result

38.8704 =
24294
625
Mixed number:
38
544
625

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 38.8704 has 4 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 104 = 10000 to eliminate the decimal point.

38.8704 × 10000 = 388704

Step 3: Write as a fraction

38.8704 =

388704
10000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 388704 and 10000.

GCD(388704, 10000) = 16

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

388704
10000

=

388704 ÷ 16
10000 ÷ 16

=

24294
625
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