Converting 2.38475 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.38475 to a fraction
Result
2.38475 =
9539
4000
Mixed number:
2
1539
4000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 2.38475 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
2.38475 × 100000 = 238475
Step 3: Write as a fraction
2.38475 =
238475
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 238475 and 100000.
GCD(238475, 100000) = 25
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
238475
100000
=
238475 ÷ 25
100000 ÷ 25
=
9539
4000
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