Converting 23.844 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 23.844 to a fraction
Result
23.844 =
5961
250
Mixed number:
23
211
250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 23.844 has 3 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 103 = 1000 to eliminate the decimal point.
23.844 × 1000 = 23844
Step 3: Write as a fraction
23.844 =
23844
1000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 23844 and 1000.
GCD(23844, 1000) = 4
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
23844
1000
=
23844 ÷ 4
1000 ÷ 4
=
5961
250
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