Converting 2.428414 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.428414 to a fraction

Result

2.428414 =
1214207
500000
Mixed number:
2
214207
500000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 2.428414 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

2.428414 × 1000000 = 2428414

Step 3: Write as a fraction

2.428414 =

2428414
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2428414 and 1000000.

GCD(2428414, 1000000) = 2

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

2428414
1000000

=

2428414 ÷ 2
1000000 ÷ 2

=

1214207
500000
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