Converting 26.196 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 26.196 to a fraction
Result
26.196 =
6549
250
Mixed number:
26
49
250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 26.196 has 3 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 103 = 1000 to eliminate the decimal point.
26.196 × 1000 = 26196
Step 3: Write as a fraction
26.196 =
26196
1000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 26196 and 1000.
GCD(26196, 1000) = 4
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
26196
1000
=
26196 ÷ 4
1000 ÷ 4
=
6549
250
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