Converting 2.80909 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.80909 to a fraction

Result

2.80909 =
280909
100000
Mixed number:
2
80909
100000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 2.80909 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

2.80909 × 100000 = 280909

Step 3: Write as a fraction

2.80909 =

280909
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 280909 and 100000.

GCD(280909, 100000) = 1

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

280909
100000

=

280909 ÷ 1
100000 ÷ 1

=

280909
100000
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