Converting 2.46688 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.46688 to a fraction

Result

2.46688 =
7709
3125
Mixed number:
2
1459
3125

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 2.46688 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

2.46688 × 100000 = 246688

Step 3: Write as a fraction

2.46688 =

246688
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 246688 and 100000.

GCD(246688, 100000) = 32

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

246688
100000

=

246688 ÷ 32
100000 ÷ 32

=

7709
3125
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