Converting 2.72422 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.72422 to a fraction
Result
2.72422 =
136211
50000
Mixed number:
2
36211
50000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 2.72422 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
2.72422 × 100000 = 272422
Step 3: Write as a fraction
2.72422 =
272422
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 272422 and 100000.
GCD(272422, 100000) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
272422
100000
=
272422 ÷ 2
100000 ÷ 2
=
136211
50000
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