Converting 2.71952 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.71952 to a fraction

Result

2.71952 =
16997
6250
Mixed number:
2
4497
6250

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 2.71952 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

2.71952 × 100000 = 271952

Step 3: Write as a fraction

2.71952 =

271952
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 271952 and 100000.

GCD(271952, 100000) = 16

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

271952
100000

=

271952 ÷ 16
100000 ÷ 16

=

16997
6250
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