Converting 2.73989 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.73989 to a fraction

Result

2.73989 =
273989
100000
Mixed number:
2
73989
100000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 2.73989 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

2.73989 × 100000 = 273989

Step 3: Write as a fraction

2.73989 =

273989
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 273989 and 100000.

GCD(273989, 100000) = 1

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

273989
100000

=

273989 ÷ 1
100000 ÷ 1

=

273989
100000
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