Converting 2.31812 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.31812 to a fraction
Result
2.31812 =
57953
25000
Mixed number:
2
7953
25000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 2.31812 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
2.31812 × 100000 = 231812
Step 3: Write as a fraction
2.31812 =
231812
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 231812 and 100000.
GCD(231812, 100000) = 4
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
231812
100000
=
231812 ÷ 4
100000 ÷ 4
=
57953
25000
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