Converting 2.538896 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.538896 to a fraction
Result
2.538896 =
158681
62500
Mixed number:
2
33681
62500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 2.538896 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
2.538896 × 1000000 = 2538896
Step 3: Write as a fraction
2.538896 =
2538896
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2538896 and 1000000.
GCD(2538896, 1000000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
2538896
1000000
=
2538896 ÷ 16
1000000 ÷ 16
=
158681
62500
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