Converting 2.287 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.287 to a fraction

Result

2.287 =
2287
1000
Mixed number:
2
287
1000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 2.287 has 3 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 103 = 1000 to eliminate the decimal point.

2.287 × 1000 = 2287

Step 3: Write as a fraction

2.287 =

2287
1000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2287 and 1000.

GCD(2287, 1000) = 1

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

2287
1000

=

2287 ÷ 1
1000 ÷ 1

=

2287
1000
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