Converting 2.468 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.468 to a fraction

Result

2.468 =
617
250
Mixed number:
2
117
250

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 2.468 has 3 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 103 = 1000 to eliminate the decimal point.

2.468 × 1000 = 2468

Step 3: Write as a fraction

2.468 =

2468
1000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2468 and 1000.

GCD(2468, 1000) = 4

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

2468
1000

=

2468 ÷ 4
1000 ÷ 4

=

617
250
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