Converting 2.231875 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.231875 to a fraction
Result
2.231875 =
3571
1600
Mixed number:
2
371
1600
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 2.231875 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
2.231875 × 1000000 = 2231875
Step 3: Write as a fraction
2.231875 =
2231875
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2231875 and 1000000.
GCD(2231875, 1000000) = 625
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
2231875
1000000
=
2231875 ÷ 625
1000000 ÷ 625
=
3571
1600
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