Converting 2.6 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.6 to a fraction
Result
2.6 =
13
5
Mixed number:
2
3
5
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 2.6 has 1 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 101 = 10 to eliminate the decimal point.
2.6 × 10 = 26
Step 3: Write as a fraction
2.6 =
26
10
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 26 and 10.
GCD(26, 10) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
26
10
=
26 ÷ 2
10 ÷ 2
=
13
5
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