Converting 1.96418 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.96418 to a fraction

Result

1.96418 =
98209
50000
Mixed number:
1
48209
50000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 1.96418 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

1.96418 × 100000 = 196418

Step 3: Write as a fraction

1.96418 =

196418
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 196418 and 100000.

GCD(196418, 100000) = 2

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

196418
100000

=

196418 ÷ 2
100000 ÷ 2

=

98209
50000
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