Converting 4.23886 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 4.23886 to a fraction

Result

4.23886 =
211943
50000
Mixed number:
4
11943
50000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 4.23886 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

4.23886 × 100000 = 423886

Step 3: Write as a fraction

4.23886 =

423886
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 423886 and 100000.

GCD(423886, 100000) = 2

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

423886
100000

=

423886 ÷ 2
100000 ÷ 2

=

211943
50000
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