Converting 2.187224 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.187224 to a fraction

Result

2.187224 =
273403
125000
Mixed number:
2
23403
125000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 2.187224 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

2.187224 × 1000000 = 2187224

Step 3: Write as a fraction

2.187224 =

2187224
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2187224 and 1000000.

GCD(2187224, 1000000) = 8

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

2187224
1000000

=

2187224 ÷ 8
1000000 ÷ 8

=

273403
125000
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