Converting 2.56272 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.56272 to a fraction

Result

2.56272 =
16017
6250
Mixed number:
2
3517
6250

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 2.56272 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

2.56272 × 100000 = 256272

Step 3: Write as a fraction

2.56272 =

256272
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 256272 and 100000.

GCD(256272, 100000) = 16

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

256272
100000

=

256272 ÷ 16
100000 ÷ 16

=

16017
6250
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