Converting 2.12895 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.12895 to a fraction
Result
2.12895 =
42579
20000
Mixed number:
2
2579
20000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 2.12895 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
2.12895 × 100000 = 212895
Step 3: Write as a fraction
2.12895 =
212895
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 212895 and 100000.
GCD(212895, 100000) = 5
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
212895
100000
=
212895 ÷ 5
100000 ÷ 5
=
42579
20000
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