Converting 2.72392 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.72392 to a fraction
Result
2.72392 =
34049
12500
Mixed number:
2
9049
12500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 2.72392 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
2.72392 × 100000 = 272392
Step 3: Write as a fraction
2.72392 =
272392
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 272392 and 100000.
GCD(272392, 100000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
272392
100000
=
272392 ÷ 8
100000 ÷ 8
=
34049
12500
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