Converting 4.638408 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 4.638408 to a fraction
Result
4.638408 =
579801
125000
Mixed number:
4
79801
125000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 4.638408 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
4.638408 × 1000000 = 4638408
Step 3: Write as a fraction
4.638408 =
4638408
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 4638408 and 1000000.
GCD(4638408, 1000000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
4638408
1000000
=
4638408 ÷ 8
1000000 ÷ 8
=
579801
125000
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