Converting 2.436 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.436 to a fraction

Result

2.436 =
609
250
Mixed number:
2
109
250

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 2.436 has 3 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 103 = 1000 to eliminate the decimal point.

2.436 × 1000 = 2436

Step 3: Write as a fraction

2.436 =

2436
1000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2436 and 1000.

GCD(2436, 1000) = 4

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

2436
1000

=

2436 ÷ 4
1000 ÷ 4

=

609
250
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