Converting 2.456542 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.456542 to a fraction
Result
2.456542 =
1228271
500000
Mixed number:
2
228271
500000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 2.456542 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
2.456542 × 1000000 = 2456542
Step 3: Write as a fraction
2.456542 =
2456542
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2456542 and 1000000.
GCD(2456542, 1000000) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
2456542
1000000
=
2456542 ÷ 2
1000000 ÷ 2
=
1228271
500000
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