Question

Starting with x=4.62 repeating express x as a fraction in simplest form

Answer 1

$x=4.62=4+0.62=4+\dfrac{62}{100}=4+\dfrac{62:2}{100:2}=4+\dfrac{31}{50}\\\\\text{as a mixed number}\ 4\dfrac{31}{50}\\\\\text{as an improper fraction}\ \dfrac{4\cdot50+31}{50}=\dfrac{231}{50}$