Converting 2.17997 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.17997 to a fraction

Result

2.17997 =
217997
100000
Mixed number:
2
17997
100000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 2.17997 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

2.17997 × 100000 = 217997

Step 3: Write as a fraction

2.17997 =

217997
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 217997 and 100000.

GCD(217997, 100000) = 1

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

217997
100000

=

217997 ÷ 1
100000 ÷ 1

=

217997
100000
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