Converting 2.042716 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.042716 to a fraction

Result

2.042716 =
510679
250000
Mixed number:
2
10679
250000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 2.042716 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

2.042716 × 1000000 = 2042716

Step 3: Write as a fraction

2.042716 =

2042716
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2042716 and 1000000.

GCD(2042716, 1000000) = 4

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

2042716
1000000

=

2042716 ÷ 4
1000000 ÷ 4

=

510679
250000
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