Converting 2.46472 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.46472 to a fraction
Result
2.46472 =
30809
12500
Mixed number:
2
5809
12500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 2.46472 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
2.46472 × 100000 = 246472
Step 3: Write as a fraction
2.46472 =
246472
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 246472 and 100000.
GCD(246472, 100000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
246472
100000
=
246472 ÷ 8
100000 ÷ 8
=
30809
12500
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