Converting 38.89 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 38.89 to a fraction

Result

38.89 =
3889
100
Mixed number:
38
89
100

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 38.89 has 2 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 102 = 100 to eliminate the decimal point.

38.89 × 100 = 3889

Step 3: Write as a fraction

38.89 =

3889
100

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 3889 and 100.

GCD(3889, 100) = 1

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

3889
100

=

3889 ÷ 1
100 ÷ 1

=

3889
100
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