Converting 2.14381 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.14381 to a fraction

Result

2.14381 =
214381
100000
Mixed number:
2
14381
100000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 2.14381 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

2.14381 × 100000 = 214381

Step 3: Write as a fraction

2.14381 =

214381
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 214381 and 100000.

GCD(214381, 100000) = 1

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

214381
100000

=

214381 ÷ 1
100000 ÷ 1

=

214381
100000
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