Converting 26.162 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 26.162 to a fraction
Result
26.162 =
13081
500
Mixed number:
26
81
500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 26.162 has 3 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 103 = 1000 to eliminate the decimal point.
26.162 × 1000 = 26162
Step 3: Write as a fraction
26.162 =
26162
1000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 26162 and 1000.
GCD(26162, 1000) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
26162
1000
=
26162 ÷ 2
1000 ÷ 2
=
13081
500
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