Converting 2.50897 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.50897 to a fraction

Result

2.50897 =
250897
100000
Mixed number:
2
50897
100000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 2.50897 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

2.50897 × 100000 = 250897

Step 3: Write as a fraction

2.50897 =

250897
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 250897 and 100000.

GCD(250897, 100000) = 1

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

250897
100000

=

250897 ÷ 1
100000 ÷ 1

=

250897
100000
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