Converting 2.12257 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.12257 to a fraction

Result

2.12257 =
212257
100000
Mixed number:
2
12257
100000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 2.12257 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

2.12257 × 100000 = 212257

Step 3: Write as a fraction

2.12257 =

212257
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 212257 and 100000.

GCD(212257, 100000) = 1

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

212257
100000

=

212257 ÷ 1
100000 ÷ 1

=

212257
100000
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