Converting 2.40749 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.40749 to a fraction

Result

2.40749 =
240749
100000
Mixed number:
2
40749
100000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 2.40749 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

2.40749 × 100000 = 240749

Step 3: Write as a fraction

2.40749 =

240749
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 240749 and 100000.

GCD(240749, 100000) = 1

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

240749
100000

=

240749 ÷ 1
100000 ÷ 1

=

240749
100000
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