Converting 2.14844 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.14844 to a fraction
Result
2.14844 =
53711
25000
Mixed number:
2
3711
25000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 2.14844 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
2.14844 × 100000 = 214844
Step 3: Write as a fraction
2.14844 =
214844
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 214844 and 100000.
GCD(214844, 100000) = 4
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
214844
100000
=
214844 ÷ 4
100000 ÷ 4
=
53711
25000
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