Converting 2.280486 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.280486 to a fraction

Result

2.280486 =
1140243
500000
Mixed number:
2
140243
500000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 2.280486 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

2.280486 × 1000000 = 2280486

Step 3: Write as a fraction

2.280486 =

2280486
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2280486 and 1000000.

GCD(2280486, 1000000) = 2

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

2280486
1000000

=

2280486 ÷ 2
1000000 ÷ 2

=

1140243
500000
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