Converting 2.31489 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.31489 to a fraction
Result
2.31489 =
231489
100000
Mixed number:
2
31489
100000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 2.31489 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
2.31489 × 100000 = 231489
Step 3: Write as a fraction
2.31489 =
231489
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 231489 and 100000.
GCD(231489, 100000) = 1
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
231489
100000
=
231489 ÷ 1
100000 ÷ 1
=
231489
100000
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