Converting 2.42766 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.42766 to a fraction

Result

2.42766 =
121383
50000
Mixed number:
2
21383
50000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 2.42766 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

2.42766 × 100000 = 242766

Step 3: Write as a fraction

2.42766 =

242766
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 242766 and 100000.

GCD(242766, 100000) = 2

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

242766
100000

=

242766 ÷ 2
100000 ÷ 2

=

121383
50000
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