Converting 2.72704 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.72704 to a fraction
Result
2.72704 =
8522
3125
Mixed number:
2
2272
3125
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 2.72704 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
2.72704 × 100000 = 272704
Step 3: Write as a fraction
2.72704 =
272704
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 272704 and 100000.
GCD(272704, 100000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
272704
100000
=
272704 ÷ 32
100000 ÷ 32
=
8522
3125
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