Converting 50.4256 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 50.4256 to a fraction
Result
50.4256 =
31516
625
Mixed number:
50
266
625
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 50.4256 has 4 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 104 = 10000 to eliminate the decimal point.
50.4256 × 10000 = 504256
Step 3: Write as a fraction
50.4256 =
504256
10000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 504256 and 10000.
GCD(504256, 10000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
504256
10000
=
504256 ÷ 16
10000 ÷ 16
=
31516
625
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