Converting 2.442176 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.442176 to a fraction

Result

2.442176 =
38159
15625
Mixed number:
2
6909
15625

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 2.442176 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

2.442176 × 1000000 = 2442176

Step 3: Write as a fraction

2.442176 =

2442176
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2442176 and 1000000.

GCD(2442176, 1000000) = 64

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

2442176
1000000

=

2442176 ÷ 64
1000000 ÷ 64

=

38159
15625
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