Converting 47.738512 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 47.738512 to a fraction
Result
47.738512 =
2983657
62500
Mixed number:
47
46157
62500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 47.738512 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
47.738512 × 1000000 = 47738512
Step 3: Write as a fraction
47.738512 =
47738512
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 47738512 and 1000000.
GCD(47738512, 1000000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
47738512
1000000
=
47738512 ÷ 16
1000000 ÷ 16
=
2983657
62500
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