Converting 2.80505 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.80505 to a fraction

Result

2.80505 =
56101
20000
Mixed number:
2
16101
20000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 2.80505 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

2.80505 × 100000 = 280505

Step 3: Write as a fraction

2.80505 =

280505
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 280505 and 100000.

GCD(280505, 100000) = 5

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

280505
100000

=

280505 ÷ 5
100000 ÷ 5

=

56101
20000
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