Converting 45.262 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 45.262 to a fraction

Result

45.262 =
22631
500
Mixed number:
45
131
500

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 45.262 has 3 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 103 = 1000 to eliminate the decimal point.

45.262 × 1000 = 45262

Step 3: Write as a fraction

45.262 =

45262
1000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 45262 and 1000.

GCD(45262, 1000) = 2

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

45262
1000

=

45262 ÷ 2
1000 ÷ 2

=

22631
500
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