Converting 2.73442 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.73442 to a fraction

Result

2.73442 =
136721
50000
Mixed number:
2
36721
50000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 2.73442 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

2.73442 × 100000 = 273442

Step 3: Write as a fraction

2.73442 =

273442
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 273442 and 100000.

GCD(273442, 100000) = 2

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

273442
100000

=

273442 ÷ 2
100000 ÷ 2

=

136721
50000
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