Converting 2.28157 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.28157 to a fraction

Result

2.28157 =
228157
100000
Mixed number:
2
28157
100000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 2.28157 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

2.28157 × 100000 = 228157

Step 3: Write as a fraction

2.28157 =

228157
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 228157 and 100000.

GCD(228157, 100000) = 1

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

228157
100000

=

228157 ÷ 1
100000 ÷ 1

=

228157
100000
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