Converting 10.196 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 10.196 to a fraction

Result

10.196 =
2549
250
Mixed number:
10
49
250

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 10.196 has 3 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 103 = 1000 to eliminate the decimal point.

10.196 × 1000 = 10196

Step 3: Write as a fraction

10.196 =

10196
1000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 10196 and 1000.

GCD(10196, 1000) = 4

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

10196
1000

=

10196 ÷ 4
1000 ÷ 4

=

2549
250
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