Converting 2.12184 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.12184 to a fraction
Result
2.12184 =
26523
12500
Mixed number:
2
1523
12500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 2.12184 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
2.12184 × 100000 = 212184
Step 3: Write as a fraction
2.12184 =
212184
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 212184 and 100000.
GCD(212184, 100000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
212184
100000
=
212184 ÷ 8
100000 ÷ 8
=
26523
12500
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