Converting 2.70856 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.70856 to a fraction

Result

2.70856 =
33857
12500
Mixed number:
2
8857
12500

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 2.70856 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

2.70856 × 100000 = 270856

Step 3: Write as a fraction

2.70856 =

270856
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 270856 and 100000.

GCD(270856, 100000) = 8

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

270856
100000

=

270856 ÷ 8
100000 ÷ 8

=

33857
12500
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