Converting 2.588 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.588 to a fraction
Result
2.588 =
647
250
Mixed number:
2
147
250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 2.588 has 3 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 103 = 1000 to eliminate the decimal point.
2.588 × 1000 = 2588
Step 3: Write as a fraction
2.588 =
2588
1000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2588 and 1000.
GCD(2588, 1000) = 4
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
2588
1000
=
2588 ÷ 4
1000 ÷ 4
=
647
250
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