Converting 2.498224 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.498224 to a fraction

Result

2.498224 =
156139
62500
Mixed number:
2
31139
62500

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 2.498224 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

2.498224 × 1000000 = 2498224

Step 3: Write as a fraction

2.498224 =

2498224
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2498224 and 1000000.

GCD(2498224, 1000000) = 16

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

2498224
1000000

=

2498224 ÷ 16
1000000 ÷ 16

=

156139
62500
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