Converting 2.35862 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.35862 to a fraction

Result

2.35862 =
117931
50000
Mixed number:
2
17931
50000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 2.35862 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

2.35862 × 100000 = 235862

Step 3: Write as a fraction

2.35862 =

235862
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 235862 and 100000.

GCD(235862, 100000) = 2

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

235862
100000

=

235862 ÷ 2
100000 ÷ 2

=

117931
50000
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