Converting 2.28744 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.28744 to a fraction

Result

2.28744 =
28593
12500
Mixed number:
2
3593
12500

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 2.28744 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

2.28744 × 100000 = 228744

Step 3: Write as a fraction

2.28744 =

228744
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 228744 and 100000.

GCD(228744, 100000) = 8

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

228744
100000

=

228744 ÷ 8
100000 ÷ 8

=

28593
12500
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