Converting 2.587424 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.587424 to a fraction
Result
2.587424 =
80857
31250
Mixed number:
2
18357
31250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 2.587424 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
2.587424 × 1000000 = 2587424
Step 3: Write as a fraction
2.587424 =
2587424
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2587424 and 1000000.
GCD(2587424, 1000000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
2587424
1000000
=
2587424 ÷ 32
1000000 ÷ 32
=
80857
31250
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