Converting 2.492712 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.492712 to a fraction
Result
2.492712 =
311589
125000
Mixed number:
2
61589
125000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 2.492712 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
2.492712 × 1000000 = 2492712
Step 3: Write as a fraction
2.492712 =
2492712
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2492712 and 1000000.
GCD(2492712, 1000000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
2492712
1000000
=
2492712 ÷ 8
1000000 ÷ 8
=
311589
125000
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