Converting 2.55552 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.55552 to a fraction

Result

2.55552 =
7986
3125
Mixed number:
2
1736
3125

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 2.55552 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

2.55552 × 100000 = 255552

Step 3: Write as a fraction

2.55552 =

255552
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 255552 and 100000.

GCD(255552, 100000) = 32

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

255552
100000

=

255552 ÷ 32
100000 ÷ 32

=

7986
3125
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