Converting 2.421798 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.421798 to a fraction
Result
2.421798 =
1210899
500000
Mixed number:
2
210899
500000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 2.421798 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
2.421798 × 1000000 = 2421798
Step 3: Write as a fraction
2.421798 =
2421798
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2421798 and 1000000.
GCD(2421798, 1000000) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
2421798
1000000
=
2421798 ÷ 2
1000000 ÷ 2
=
1210899
500000
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