Converting 2.127988 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.127988 to a fraction

Result

2.127988 =
531997
250000
Mixed number:
2
31997
250000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 2.127988 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

2.127988 × 1000000 = 2127988

Step 3: Write as a fraction

2.127988 =

2127988
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2127988 and 1000000.

GCD(2127988, 1000000) = 4

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

2127988
1000000

=

2127988 ÷ 4
1000000 ÷ 4

=

531997
250000
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