Converting 2.68371 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.68371 to a fraction

Result

2.68371 =
268371
100000
Mixed number:
2
68371
100000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 2.68371 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

2.68371 × 100000 = 268371

Step 3: Write as a fraction

2.68371 =

268371
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 268371 and 100000.

GCD(268371, 100000) = 1

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

268371
100000

=

268371 ÷ 1
100000 ÷ 1

=

268371
100000
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