Converting 2.4004 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.4004 to a fraction
Result
2.4004 =
6001
2500
Mixed number:
2
1001
2500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 2.4004 has 4 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 104 = 10000 to eliminate the decimal point.
2.4004 × 10000 = 24004
Step 3: Write as a fraction
2.4004 =
24004
10000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 24004 and 10000.
GCD(24004, 10000) = 4
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
24004
10000
=
24004 ÷ 4
10000 ÷ 4
=
6001
2500
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