Converting 4.31712 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 4.31712 to a fraction
Result
4.31712 =
13491
3125
Mixed number:
4
991
3125
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 4.31712 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
4.31712 × 100000 = 431712
Step 3: Write as a fraction
4.31712 =
431712
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 431712 and 100000.
GCD(431712, 100000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
431712
100000
=
431712 ÷ 32
100000 ÷ 32
=
13491
3125
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