Converting 2.52384 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.52384 to a fraction
Result
2.52384 =
7887
3125
Mixed number:
2
1637
3125
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 2.52384 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
2.52384 × 100000 = 252384
Step 3: Write as a fraction
2.52384 =
252384
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 252384 and 100000.
GCD(252384, 100000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
252384
100000
=
252384 ÷ 32
100000 ÷ 32
=
7887
3125
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