Converting 2.178425 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.178425 to a fraction
Result
2.178425 =
87137
40000
Mixed number:
2
7137
40000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 2.178425 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
2.178425 × 1000000 = 2178425
Step 3: Write as a fraction
2.178425 =
2178425
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2178425 and 1000000.
GCD(2178425, 1000000) = 25
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
2178425
1000000
=
2178425 ÷ 25
1000000 ÷ 25
=
87137
40000
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