Converting 20.4286 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 20.4286 to a fraction
Result
20.4286 =
102143
5000
Mixed number:
20
2143
5000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 20.4286 has 4 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 104 = 10000 to eliminate the decimal point.
20.4286 × 10000 = 204286
Step 3: Write as a fraction
20.4286 =
204286
10000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 204286 and 10000.
GCD(204286, 10000) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
204286
10000
=
204286 ÷ 2
10000 ÷ 2
=
102143
5000
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