Converting 2.31808 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.31808 to a fraction
Result
2.31808 =
7244
3125
Mixed number:
2
994
3125
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 2.31808 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
2.31808 × 100000 = 231808
Step 3: Write as a fraction
2.31808 =
231808
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 231808 and 100000.
GCD(231808, 100000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
231808
100000
=
231808 ÷ 32
100000 ÷ 32
=
7244
3125
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