Converting 2.38004 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.38004 to a fraction
Result
2.38004 =
59501
25000
Mixed number:
2
9501
25000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 2.38004 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
2.38004 × 100000 = 238004
Step 3: Write as a fraction
2.38004 =
238004
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 238004 and 100000.
GCD(238004, 100000) = 4
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
238004
100000
=
238004 ÷ 4
100000 ÷ 4
=
59501
25000
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