Converting 2.404 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.404 to a fraction
Result
2.404 =
601
250
Mixed number:
2
101
250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 2.404 has 3 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 103 = 1000 to eliminate the decimal point.
2.404 × 1000 = 2404
Step 3: Write as a fraction
2.404 =
2404
1000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2404 and 1000.
GCD(2404, 1000) = 4
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
2404
1000
=
2404 ÷ 4
1000 ÷ 4
=
601
250
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