Converting 2.55305 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.55305 to a fraction

Result

2.55305 =
51061
20000
Mixed number:
2
11061
20000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 2.55305 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

2.55305 × 100000 = 255305

Step 3: Write as a fraction

2.55305 =

255305
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 255305 and 100000.

GCD(255305, 100000) = 5

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

255305
100000

=

255305 ÷ 5
100000 ÷ 5

=

51061
20000
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