Converting 2.042972 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.042972 to a fraction

Result

2.042972 =
510743
250000
Mixed number:
2
10743
250000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 2.042972 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

2.042972 × 1000000 = 2042972

Step 3: Write as a fraction

2.042972 =

2042972
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2042972 and 1000000.

GCD(2042972, 1000000) = 4

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

2042972
1000000

=

2042972 ÷ 4
1000000 ÷ 4

=

510743
250000
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