Converting 2.38867 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.38867 to a fraction

Result

2.38867 =
238867
100000
Mixed number:
2
38867
100000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 2.38867 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

2.38867 × 100000 = 238867

Step 3: Write as a fraction

2.38867 =

238867
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 238867 and 100000.

GCD(238867, 100000) = 1

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

238867
100000

=

238867 ÷ 1
100000 ÷ 1

=

238867
100000
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