Converting 38.97752 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 38.97752 to a fraction
Result
38.97752 =
487219
12500
Mixed number:
38
12219
12500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 38.97752 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
38.97752 × 100000 = 3897752
Step 3: Write as a fraction
38.97752 =
3897752
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 3897752 and 100000.
GCD(3897752, 100000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
3897752
100000
=
3897752 ÷ 8
100000 ÷ 8
=
487219
12500
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