Converting 2.228172 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.228172 to a fraction
Result
2.228172 =
557043
250000
Mixed number:
2
57043
250000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 2.228172 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
2.228172 × 1000000 = 2228172
Step 3: Write as a fraction
2.228172 =
2228172
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2228172 and 1000000.
GCD(2228172, 1000000) = 4
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
2228172
1000000
=
2228172 ÷ 4
1000000 ÷ 4
=
557043
250000
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