Converting 2.39968 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.39968 to a fraction
Result
2.39968 =
7499
3125
Mixed number:
2
1249
3125
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 2.39968 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
2.39968 × 100000 = 239968
Step 3: Write as a fraction
2.39968 =
239968
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 239968 and 100000.
GCD(239968, 100000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
239968
100000
=
239968 ÷ 32
100000 ÷ 32
=
7499
3125
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