Converting 2.08685 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.08685 to a fraction
Result
2.08685 =
41737
20000
Mixed number:
2
1737
20000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 2.08685 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
2.08685 × 100000 = 208685
Step 3: Write as a fraction
2.08685 =
208685
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 208685 and 100000.
GCD(208685, 100000) = 5
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
208685
100000
=
208685 ÷ 5
100000 ÷ 5
=
41737
20000
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