Converting 2.718784 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.718784 to a fraction
Result
2.718784 =
42481
15625
Mixed number:
2
11231
15625
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 2.718784 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
2.718784 × 1000000 = 2718784
Step 3: Write as a fraction
2.718784 =
2718784
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2718784 and 1000000.
GCD(2718784, 1000000) = 64
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
2718784
1000000
=
2718784 ÷ 64
1000000 ÷ 64
=
42481
15625
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