Converting 2.493726 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.493726 to a fraction

Result

2.493726 =
1246863
500000
Mixed number:
2
246863
500000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 2.493726 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

2.493726 × 1000000 = 2493726

Step 3: Write as a fraction

2.493726 =

2493726
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2493726 and 1000000.

GCD(2493726, 1000000) = 2

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

2493726
1000000

=

2493726 ÷ 2
1000000 ÷ 2

=

1246863
500000
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