Converting 2.35801 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.35801 to a fraction

Result

2.35801 =
235801
100000
Mixed number:
2
35801
100000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 2.35801 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

2.35801 × 100000 = 235801

Step 3: Write as a fraction

2.35801 =

235801
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 235801 and 100000.

GCD(235801, 100000) = 1

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

235801
100000

=

235801 ÷ 1
100000 ÷ 1

=

235801
100000
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