Converting 18.42404 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 18.42404 to a fraction
Result
18.42404 =
460601
25000
Mixed number:
18
10601
25000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 18.42404 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
18.42404 × 100000 = 1842404
Step 3: Write as a fraction
18.42404 =
1842404
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1842404 and 100000.
GCD(1842404, 100000) = 4
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1842404
100000
=
1842404 ÷ 4
100000 ÷ 4
=
460601
25000
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