Converting 2.042592 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.042592 to a fraction

Result

2.042592 =
63831
31250
Mixed number:
2
1331
31250

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 2.042592 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

2.042592 × 1000000 = 2042592

Step 3: Write as a fraction

2.042592 =

2042592
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2042592 and 1000000.

GCD(2042592, 1000000) = 32

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

2042592
1000000

=

2042592 ÷ 32
1000000 ÷ 32

=

63831
31250
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