Converting 4.23472 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 4.23472 to a fraction
Result
4.23472 =
26467
6250
Mixed number:
4
1467
6250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 4.23472 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
4.23472 × 100000 = 423472
Step 3: Write as a fraction
4.23472 =
423472
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 423472 and 100000.
GCD(423472, 100000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
423472
100000
=
423472 ÷ 16
100000 ÷ 16
=
26467
6250
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