Converting 18.38 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 18.38 to a fraction

Result

18.38 =
919
50
Mixed number:
18
19
50

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 18.38 has 2 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 102 = 100 to eliminate the decimal point.

18.38 × 100 = 1838

Step 3: Write as a fraction

18.38 =

1838
100

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1838 and 100.

GCD(1838, 100) = 2

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

1838
100

=

1838 ÷ 2
100 ÷ 2

=

919
50
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