10.4 as a Fraction

Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 10.4 to a fraction.

Result
The decimal converted to a fraction
10.4
52
5

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. 1

    Identify the decimal places

    10.4 has 1 decimal places.
  2. 2

    Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

    10.4 × 101 = 104
  3. 3

    Write as a fraction

    104
    10
  4. 4

    Simplify the fraction

    Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 104 and 10

    GCD = 2

    Numerator:

    104 2 = 52

    Denominator:

    10 2 = 5
  5. 5

    Final result

    The decimal 10.4 as a fraction is:

    52
    5
Decimal Properties
Information about this decimal number
Decimal Value:10.4
Fraction Form:52/5
Decimal Places:1
Whole Number Part:10
Decimal Part:0.4
Simplified By:GCD of 2
Percentage:1040.00%
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Real-World Examples of 10.4
Practical applications of this decimal value
  • 10.4 represents 10 whole units plus 0.40000000000000036 of another unit.
  • In measurements, 10.4 meters equals 10 meters and 40.000000000000036 centimeters.
  • In decimal form, 10.4 can be used directly in calculations, while its fraction form 52/5 is often more precise for certain mathematical operations.
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