Converting 2.46696 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.46696 to a fraction
Result
2.46696 =
30837
12500
Mixed number:
2
5837
12500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 2.46696 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
2.46696 × 100000 = 246696
Step 3: Write as a fraction
2.46696 =
246696
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 246696 and 100000.
GCD(246696, 100000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
246696
100000
=
246696 ÷ 8
100000 ÷ 8
=
30837
12500
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