Convert 4 to a ratio (decimal 4 as a ratio)

4 as a ratio

Here we will show you how to convert the decimal number 4 to a ratio. In other words, we are going to convert the decimal number 4 to the a:b ratio format. The steps to converting the decimal number 4 to a ratio are as follows:

Step 1) Convert the decimal number to a fraction by making 4 the numerator and 1 the denominator, like this:

4 =

		4
		1

Step 2) Multiply the numerator and denominator by 1 to eliminate the decimal point.

		4 × 1
		1 × 1

		4
		1

Step 3) Simplify the fraction in the previous step by dividing the numerator and the denominator by the greatest common factor (GCF) of 4 and 1. (The GCF of 4 and 1 is 1.)

		4 ÷ 1
		1 ÷ 1

		4
		1

Step 4) Convert the fraction in the previous step to a ratio by replacing the divider line with a colon like this:

		4
		1

= 4:1

That's all there is to it. Now you know 4 as a ratio. Once again, below is the answer to the decimal number 4 converted to a ratio:

4:1

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