4.26 as a Fraction

Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 4.26 to a fraction.

Result
The decimal converted to a fraction
4.26
213
50

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. 1

    Identify the decimal places

    4.26 has 2 decimal places.
  2. 2

    Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

    4.26 × 102 = 426
  3. 3

    Write as a fraction

    426
    100
  4. 4

    Simplify the fraction

    Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 426 and 100

    GCD = 2

    Numerator:

    426 2 = 213

    Denominator:

    100 2 = 50
  5. 5

    Final result

    The decimal 4.26 as a fraction is:

    213
    50
Decimal Properties
Information about this decimal number
Decimal Value:4.26
Fraction Form:213/50
Decimal Places:2
Whole Number Part:4
Decimal Part:0.26
Simplified By:GCD of 2
Percentage:426.00%
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Real-World Examples of 4.26
Practical applications of this decimal value
  • 4.26 represents 4 whole units plus 0.2599999999999998 of another unit.
  • In measurements, 4.26 meters equals 4 meters and 25.99999999999998 centimeters.
  • In decimal form, 4.26 can be used directly in calculations, while its fraction form 213/50 is often more precise for certain mathematical operations.
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