Converting 2.28272 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.28272 to a fraction

Result

2.28272 =
14267
6250
Mixed number:
2
1767
6250

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 2.28272 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

2.28272 × 100000 = 228272

Step 3: Write as a fraction

2.28272 =

228272
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 228272 and 100000.

GCD(228272, 100000) = 16

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

228272
100000

=

228272 ÷ 16
100000 ÷ 16

=

14267
6250
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