Converting 2.423538 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.423538 to a fraction

Result

2.423538 =
1211769
500000
Mixed number:
2
211769
500000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 2.423538 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

2.423538 × 1000000 = 2423538

Step 3: Write as a fraction

2.423538 =

2423538
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2423538 and 1000000.

GCD(2423538, 1000000) = 2

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

2423538
1000000

=

2423538 ÷ 2
1000000 ÷ 2

=

1211769
500000
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