Converting 2.72915 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.72915 to a fraction
Result
2.72915 =
54583
20000
Mixed number:
2
14583
20000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 2.72915 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
2.72915 × 100000 = 272915
Step 3: Write as a fraction
2.72915 =
272915
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 272915 and 100000.
GCD(272915, 100000) = 5
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
272915
100000
=
272915 ÷ 5
100000 ÷ 5
=
54583
20000
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