Converting 2.521472 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.521472 to a fraction

Result

2.521472 =
39398
15625
Mixed number:
2
8148
15625

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 2.521472 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

2.521472 × 1000000 = 2521472

Step 3: Write as a fraction

2.521472 =

2521472
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2521472 and 1000000.

GCD(2521472, 1000000) = 64

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

2521472
1000000

=

2521472 ÷ 64
1000000 ÷ 64

=

39398
15625
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