Converting 2.7964 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.7964 to a fraction

Result

2.7964 =
6991
2500
Mixed number:
2
1991
2500

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 2.7964 has 4 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 104 = 10000 to eliminate the decimal point.

2.7964 × 10000 = 27964

Step 3: Write as a fraction

2.7964 =

27964
10000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 27964 and 10000.

GCD(27964, 10000) = 4

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

27964
10000

=

27964 ÷ 4
10000 ÷ 4

=

6991
2500
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