Converting 2.52426 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.52426 to a fraction

Result

2.52426 =
126213
50000
Mixed number:
2
26213
50000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 2.52426 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

2.52426 × 100000 = 252426

Step 3: Write as a fraction

2.52426 =

252426
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 252426 and 100000.

GCD(252426, 100000) = 2

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

252426
100000

=

252426 ÷ 2
100000 ÷ 2

=

126213
50000
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