Converting 2.47727 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.47727 to a fraction

Result

2.47727 =
247727
100000
Mixed number:
2
47727
100000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 2.47727 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

2.47727 × 100000 = 247727

Step 3: Write as a fraction

2.47727 =

247727
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 247727 and 100000.

GCD(247727, 100000) = 1

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

247727
100000

=

247727 ÷ 1
100000 ÷ 1

=

247727
100000
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