Converting 2.544 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.544 to a fraction
Result
2.544 =
318
125
Mixed number:
2
68
125
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 2.544 has 3 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 103 = 1000 to eliminate the decimal point.
2.544 × 1000 = 2544
Step 3: Write as a fraction
2.544 =
2544
1000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2544 and 1000.
GCD(2544, 1000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
2544
1000
=
2544 ÷ 8
1000 ÷ 8
=
318
125
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