Converting 18.0986 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 18.0986 to a fraction

Result

18.0986 =
90493
5000
Mixed number:
18
493
5000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 18.0986 has 4 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 104 = 10000 to eliminate the decimal point.

18.0986 × 10000 = 180986

Step 3: Write as a fraction

18.0986 =

180986
10000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 180986 and 10000.

GCD(180986, 10000) = 2

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

180986
10000

=

180986 ÷ 2
10000 ÷ 2

=

90493
5000
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