Converting 39.97256 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 39.97256 to a fraction
Result
39.97256 =
499657
12500
Mixed number:
39
12157
12500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 39.97256 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
39.97256 × 100000 = 3997256
Step 3: Write as a fraction
39.97256 =
3997256
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 3997256 and 100000.
GCD(3997256, 100000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
3997256
100000
=
3997256 ÷ 8
100000 ÷ 8
=
499657
12500
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