Converting 2.12456 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.12456 to a fraction
Result
2.12456 =
26557
12500
Mixed number:
2
1557
12500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 2.12456 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
2.12456 × 100000 = 212456
Step 3: Write as a fraction
2.12456 =
212456
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 212456 and 100000.
GCD(212456, 100000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
212456
100000
=
212456 ÷ 8
100000 ÷ 8
=
26557
12500
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