Converting 20.3994 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 20.3994 to a fraction

Result

20.3994 =
101997
5000
Mixed number:
20
1997
5000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 20.3994 has 4 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 104 = 10000 to eliminate the decimal point.

20.3994 × 10000 = 203994

Step 3: Write as a fraction

20.3994 =

203994
10000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 203994 and 10000.

GCD(203994, 10000) = 2

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

203994
10000

=

203994 ÷ 2
10000 ÷ 2

=

101997
5000
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