Converting 2.542168 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.542168 to a fraction

Result

2.542168 =
317771
125000
Mixed number:
2
67771
125000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 2.542168 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

2.542168 × 1000000 = 2542168

Step 3: Write as a fraction

2.542168 =

2542168
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2542168 and 1000000.

GCD(2542168, 1000000) = 8

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

2542168
1000000

=

2542168 ÷ 8
1000000 ÷ 8

=

317771
125000
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