Converting 2.26 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.26 to a fraction

Result

2.26 =
113
50
Mixed number:
2
13
50

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 2.26 has 2 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 102 = 100 to eliminate the decimal point.

2.26 × 100 = 226

Step 3: Write as a fraction

2.26 =

226
100

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 226 and 100.

GCD(226, 100) = 2

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

226
100

=

226 ÷ 2
100 ÷ 2

=

113
50
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