Converting 2.40144 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.40144 to a fraction
Result
2.40144 =
15009
6250
Mixed number:
2
2509
6250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 2.40144 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
2.40144 × 100000 = 240144
Step 3: Write as a fraction
2.40144 =
240144
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 240144 and 100000.
GCD(240144, 100000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
240144
100000
=
240144 ÷ 16
100000 ÷ 16
=
15009
6250
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