Converting 2.80838 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.80838 to a fraction

Result

2.80838 =
140419
50000
Mixed number:
2
40419
50000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 2.80838 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

2.80838 × 100000 = 280838

Step 3: Write as a fraction

2.80838 =

280838
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 280838 and 100000.

GCD(280838, 100000) = 2

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

280838
100000

=

280838 ÷ 2
100000 ÷ 2

=

140419
50000
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