Converting 2.56189 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.56189 to a fraction
Result
2.56189 =
256189
100000
Mixed number:
2
56189
100000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 2.56189 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
2.56189 × 100000 = 256189
Step 3: Write as a fraction
2.56189 =
256189
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 256189 and 100000.
GCD(256189, 100000) = 1
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
256189
100000
=
256189 ÷ 1
100000 ÷ 1
=
256189
100000
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