Converting 38.872144 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 38.872144 to a fraction
Result
38.872144 =
2429509
62500
Mixed number:
38
54509
62500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 38.872144 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
38.872144 × 1000000 = 38872144
Step 3: Write as a fraction
38.872144 =
38872144
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 38872144 and 1000000.
GCD(38872144, 1000000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
38872144
1000000
=
38872144 ÷ 16
1000000 ÷ 16
=
2429509
62500
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