Converting 2.538235 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.538235 to a fraction

Result

2.538235 =
507647
200000
Mixed number:
2
107647
200000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 2.538235 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

2.538235 × 1000000 = 2538235

Step 3: Write as a fraction

2.538235 =

2538235
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2538235 and 1000000.

GCD(2538235, 1000000) = 5

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

2538235
1000000

=

2538235 ÷ 5
1000000 ÷ 5

=

507647
200000
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