Converting 2.80434 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.80434 to a fraction

Result

2.80434 =
140217
50000
Mixed number:
2
40217
50000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 2.80434 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

2.80434 × 100000 = 280434

Step 3: Write as a fraction

2.80434 =

280434
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 280434 and 100000.

GCD(280434, 100000) = 2

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

280434
100000

=

280434 ÷ 2
100000 ÷ 2

=

140217
50000
Related Conversions
Other decimal to fraction conversions you might find useful