Converting 2.48688 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.48688 to a fraction
Result
2.48688 =
15543
6250
Mixed number:
2
3043
6250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 2.48688 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
2.48688 × 100000 = 248688
Step 3: Write as a fraction
2.48688 =
248688
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 248688 and 100000.
GCD(248688, 100000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
248688
100000
=
248688 ÷ 16
100000 ÷ 16
=
15543
6250
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