Converting 18.196 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 18.196 to a fraction

Result

18.196 =
4549
250
Mixed number:
18
49
250

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 18.196 has 3 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 103 = 1000 to eliminate the decimal point.

18.196 × 1000 = 18196

Step 3: Write as a fraction

18.196 =

18196
1000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 18196 and 1000.

GCD(18196, 1000) = 4

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

18196
1000

=

18196 ÷ 4
1000 ÷ 4

=

4549
250
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