Converting 2.378512 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.378512 to a fraction
Result
2.378512 =
148657
62500
Mixed number:
2
23657
62500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 2.378512 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
2.378512 × 1000000 = 2378512
Step 3: Write as a fraction
2.378512 =
2378512
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2378512 and 1000000.
GCD(2378512, 1000000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
2378512
1000000
=
2378512 ÷ 16
1000000 ÷ 16
=
148657
62500
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