Converting 2.492456 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.492456 to a fraction
Result
2.492456 =
311557
125000
Mixed number:
2
61557
125000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 2.492456 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
2.492456 × 1000000 = 2492456
Step 3: Write as a fraction
2.492456 =
2492456
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2492456 and 1000000.
GCD(2492456, 1000000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
2492456
1000000
=
2492456 ÷ 8
1000000 ÷ 8
=
311557
125000
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