Converting 2.55912 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.55912 to a fraction
Result
2.55912 =
31989
12500
Mixed number:
2
6989
12500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 2.55912 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
2.55912 × 100000 = 255912
Step 3: Write as a fraction
2.55912 =
255912
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 255912 and 100000.
GCD(255912, 100000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
255912
100000
=
255912 ÷ 8
100000 ÷ 8
=
31989
12500
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