Converting 38.97928 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 38.97928 to a fraction
Result
38.97928 =
487241
12500
Mixed number:
38
12241
12500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 38.97928 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
38.97928 × 100000 = 3897928
Step 3: Write as a fraction
38.97928 =
3897928
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 3897928 and 100000.
GCD(3897928, 100000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
3897928
100000
=
3897928 ÷ 8
100000 ÷ 8
=
487241
12500
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