Converting 2.785984 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.785984 to a fraction
Result
2.785984 =
43531
15625
Mixed number:
2
12281
15625
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 2.785984 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
2.785984 × 1000000 = 2785984
Step 3: Write as a fraction
2.785984 =
2785984
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2785984 and 1000000.
GCD(2785984, 1000000) = 64
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
2785984
1000000
=
2785984 ÷ 64
1000000 ÷ 64
=
43531
15625
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