Converting 2.80378 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.80378 to a fraction
Result
2.80378 =
140189
50000
Mixed number:
2
40189
50000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 2.80378 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
2.80378 × 100000 = 280378
Step 3: Write as a fraction
2.80378 =
280378
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 280378 and 100000.
GCD(280378, 100000) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
280378
100000
=
280378 ÷ 2
100000 ÷ 2
=
140189
50000
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