Converting 2.202972 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.202972 to a fraction
Result
2.202972 =
550743
250000
Mixed number:
2
50743
250000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 2.202972 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
2.202972 × 1000000 = 2202972
Step 3: Write as a fraction
2.202972 =
2202972
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2202972 and 1000000.
GCD(2202972, 1000000) = 4
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
2202972
1000000
=
2202972 ÷ 4
1000000 ÷ 4
=
550743
250000
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