Converting 2.78522 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.78522 to a fraction

Result

2.78522 =
139261
50000
Mixed number:
2
39261
50000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 2.78522 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

2.78522 × 100000 = 278522

Step 3: Write as a fraction

2.78522 =

278522
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 278522 and 100000.

GCD(278522, 100000) = 2

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

278522
100000

=

278522 ÷ 2
100000 ÷ 2

=

139261
50000
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