4.24264 as a Fraction

Answer

The answer for 4.24264 as a fraction is 424264/100000.

Explanation

Converting a decimal to a fraction is a task that can be done easily. You can follow the steps mentioned below to find the answer.

Step 1: Firstly, any decimal number should be converted to a fraction for easy calculation. Here, 4.24264 is the number, so place it over a base of 1. Then, 4.24264 becomes 4.24264/1.

Step 2: To remove the decimal from the fraction, you need to multiply both the numerator and the denominator by 100000 (because there are five decimal places). 4.24264/1 × 100000/100000 = 424264/100000

Step 3: Here, there is no common divisor larger than 1 for 424264 and 100000. Hence, the fraction is already in its simplest form.

Thus, 4.24264 can be written as a fraction 424264/100000.

• Fraction: A numerical quantity that is not a whole number, representing a part of a whole.
   
• Decimal: A number that uses the base ten and includes a decimal point to separate the whole part from the fractional part.
   
• Numerator: The top part of a fraction, indicating how many parts of the whole are being considered.
   
• Denominator: The bottom part of a fraction, showing how many parts make up a whole.
   
• Non-Terminating Decimal: A decimal that does not end and may or may not repeat infinitely.