Converting 2.59375 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.59375 to a fraction
Result
2.59375 =
83
32
Mixed number:
2
19
32
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 2.59375 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
2.59375 × 100000 = 259375
Step 3: Write as a fraction
2.59375 =
259375
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 259375 and 100000.
GCD(259375, 100000) = 3125
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
259375
100000
=
259375 ÷ 3125
100000 ÷ 3125
=
83
32
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