Converting 2.26974 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.26974 to a fraction

Result

2.26974 =
113487
50000
Mixed number:
2
13487
50000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 2.26974 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

2.26974 × 100000 = 226974

Step 3: Write as a fraction

2.26974 =

226974
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 226974 and 100000.

GCD(226974, 100000) = 2

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

226974
100000

=

226974 ÷ 2
100000 ÷ 2

=

113487
50000
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