Converting 2.589072 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.589072 to a fraction
Result
2.589072 =
161817
62500
Mixed number:
2
36817
62500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 2.589072 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
2.589072 × 1000000 = 2589072
Step 3: Write as a fraction
2.589072 =
2589072
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2589072 and 1000000.
GCD(2589072, 1000000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
2589072
1000000
=
2589072 ÷ 16
1000000 ÷ 16
=
161817
62500
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