Converting 2.422472 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.422472 to a fraction

Result

2.422472 =
302809
125000
Mixed number:
2
52809
125000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 2.422472 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

2.422472 × 1000000 = 2422472

Step 3: Write as a fraction

2.422472 =

2422472
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2422472 and 1000000.

GCD(2422472, 1000000) = 8

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

2422472
1000000

=

2422472 ÷ 8
1000000 ÷ 8

=

302809
125000
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