Converting 2.78456 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.78456 to a fraction

Result

2.78456 =
34807
12500
Mixed number:
2
9807
12500

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 2.78456 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

2.78456 × 100000 = 278456

Step 3: Write as a fraction

2.78456 =

278456
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 278456 and 100000.

GCD(278456, 100000) = 8

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

278456
100000

=

278456 ÷ 8
100000 ÷ 8

=

34807
12500
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