Converting 2.40896 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.40896 to a fraction

Result

2.40896 =
7528
3125
Mixed number:
2
1278
3125

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 2.40896 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

2.40896 × 100000 = 240896

Step 3: Write as a fraction

2.40896 =

240896
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 240896 and 100000.

GCD(240896, 100000) = 32

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

240896
100000

=

240896 ÷ 32
100000 ÷ 32

=

7528
3125
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