Converting 40.638496 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 40.638496 to a fraction
Result
40.638496 =
1269953
31250
Mixed number:
40
19953
31250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 40.638496 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
40.638496 × 1000000 = 40638496
Step 3: Write as a fraction
40.638496 =
40638496
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 40638496 and 1000000.
GCD(40638496, 1000000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
40638496
1000000
=
40638496 ÷ 32
1000000 ÷ 32
=
1269953
31250
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