Converting 45.638 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 45.638 to a fraction
Result
45.638 =
22819
500
Mixed number:
45
319
500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 45.638 has 3 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 103 = 1000 to eliminate the decimal point.
45.638 × 1000 = 45638
Step 3: Write as a fraction
45.638 =
45638
1000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 45638 and 1000.
GCD(45638, 1000) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
45638
1000
=
45638 ÷ 2
1000 ÷ 2
=
22819
500
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