Converting 2.401996 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.401996 to a fraction

Result

2.401996 =
600499
250000
Mixed number:
2
100499
250000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 2.401996 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

2.401996 × 1000000 = 2401996

Step 3: Write as a fraction

2.401996 =

2401996
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2401996 and 1000000.

GCD(2401996, 1000000) = 4

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

2401996
1000000

=

2401996 ÷ 4
1000000 ÷ 4

=

600499
250000
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