Converting 2.74 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.74 to a fraction
Result
2.74 =
137
50
Mixed number:
2
37
50
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 2.74 has 2 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 102 = 100 to eliminate the decimal point.
2.74 × 100 = 274
Step 3: Write as a fraction
2.74 =
274
100
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 274 and 100.
GCD(274, 100) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
274
100
=
274 ÷ 2
100 ÷ 2
=
137
50
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