Converting 2.48042 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.48042 to a fraction
Result
2.48042 =
124021
50000
Mixed number:
2
24021
50000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 2.48042 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
2.48042 × 100000 = 248042
Step 3: Write as a fraction
2.48042 =
248042
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 248042 and 100000.
GCD(248042, 100000) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
248042
100000
=
248042 ÷ 2
100000 ÷ 2
=
124021
50000
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