Converting 2.13887 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.13887 to a fraction

Result

2.13887 =
213887
100000
Mixed number:
2
13887
100000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 2.13887 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

2.13887 × 100000 = 213887

Step 3: Write as a fraction

2.13887 =

213887
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 213887 and 100000.

GCD(213887, 100000) = 1

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

213887
100000

=

213887 ÷ 1
100000 ÷ 1

=

213887
100000
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