Converting 2.375 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.375 to a fraction
Result
2.375 =
19
8
Mixed number:
2
3
8
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 2.375 has 3 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 103 = 1000 to eliminate the decimal point.
2.375 × 1000 = 2375
Step 3: Write as a fraction
2.375 =
2375
1000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2375 and 1000.
GCD(2375, 1000) = 125
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
2375
1000
=
2375 ÷ 125
1000 ÷ 125
=
19
8
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