Converting 2.585584 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.585584 to a fraction
Result
2.585584 =
161599
62500
Mixed number:
2
36599
62500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 2.585584 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
2.585584 × 1000000 = 2585584
Step 3: Write as a fraction
2.585584 =
2585584
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2585584 and 1000000.
GCD(2585584, 1000000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
2585584
1000000
=
2585584 ÷ 16
1000000 ÷ 16
=
161599
62500
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