Converting 2.542144 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.542144 to a fraction
Result
2.542144 =
39721
15625
Mixed number:
2
8471
15625
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 2.542144 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
2.542144 × 1000000 = 2542144
Step 3: Write as a fraction
2.542144 =
2542144
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2542144 and 1000000.
GCD(2542144, 1000000) = 64
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
2542144
1000000
=
2542144 ÷ 64
1000000 ÷ 64
=
39721
15625
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