Converting 0.03937 to a Fraction
In this article, we will explore how to convert the decimal number 0.03937 to a fraction.
What is a Fraction?
A fraction is a way to represent a part of a whole. It consists of a numerator (the top number) and a denominator (the bottom number). For example, the fraction 1/2 represents one half of a whole.
Converting 0.03937 to a Fraction
To convert 0.03937 to a fraction, we can use the following steps:
Step 1: Divide the Decimal by the Place Value
Since 0.03937 has four decimal places, we can divide it by 10,000 (10^4) to get:
0.03937 ÷ 10,000 = 3937/10,000
Step 2: Simplify the Fraction
We can simplify the fraction by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD). In this case, the GCD of 3937 and 10,000 is 1, so the fraction remains the same:
3937/10,000
Result
Therefore, the decimal number 0.03937 can be converted to the fraction:
3937/10,000
This fraction represents the same value as the original decimal number.
