Converting 39.38 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 39.38 to a fraction
Result
39.38 =
1969
50
Mixed number:
39
19
50
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 39.38 has 2 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 102 = 100 to eliminate the decimal point.
39.38 × 100 = 3938
Step 3: Write as a fraction
39.38 =
3938
100
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 3938 and 100.
GCD(3938, 100) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
3938
100
=
3938 ÷ 2
100 ÷ 2
=
1969
50
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