Converting 4.243256 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 4.243256 to a fraction

Result

4.243256 =
530407
125000
Mixed number:
4
30407
125000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 4.243256 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

4.243256 × 1000000 = 4243256

Step 3: Write as a fraction

4.243256 =

4243256
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 4243256 and 1000000.

GCD(4243256, 1000000) = 8

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

4243256
1000000

=

4243256 ÷ 8
1000000 ÷ 8

=

530407
125000
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