Converting 2.542405 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.542405 to a fraction
Result
2.542405 =
508481
200000
Mixed number:
2
108481
200000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 2.542405 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
2.542405 × 1000000 = 2542405
Step 3: Write as a fraction
2.542405 =
2542405
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2542405 and 1000000.
GCD(2542405, 1000000) = 5
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
2542405
1000000
=
2542405 ÷ 5
1000000 ÷ 5
=
508481
200000
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