Converting 2.37815 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.37815 to a fraction
Result
2.37815 =
47563
20000
Mixed number:
2
7563
20000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 2.37815 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
2.37815 × 100000 = 237815
Step 3: Write as a fraction
2.37815 =
237815
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 237815 and 100000.
GCD(237815, 100000) = 5
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
237815
100000
=
237815 ÷ 5
100000 ÷ 5
=
47563
20000
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