Converting 2.42281 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.42281 to a fraction

Result

2.42281 =
242281
100000
Mixed number:
2
42281
100000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 2.42281 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

2.42281 × 100000 = 242281

Step 3: Write as a fraction

2.42281 =

242281
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 242281 and 100000.

GCD(242281, 100000) = 1

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

242281
100000

=

242281 ÷ 1
100000 ÷ 1

=

242281
100000
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