Converting 2.55596 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.55596 to a fraction
Result
2.55596 =
63899
25000
Mixed number:
2
13899
25000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 2.55596 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
2.55596 × 100000 = 255596
Step 3: Write as a fraction
2.55596 =
255596
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 255596 and 100000.
GCD(255596, 100000) = 4
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
255596
100000
=
255596 ÷ 4
100000 ÷ 4
=
63899
25000
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