Converting 2.80981 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.80981 to a fraction

Result

2.80981 =
280981
100000
Mixed number:
2
80981
100000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 2.80981 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

2.80981 × 100000 = 280981

Step 3: Write as a fraction

2.80981 =

280981
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 280981 and 100000.

GCD(280981, 100000) = 1

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

280981
100000

=

280981 ÷ 1
100000 ÷ 1

=

280981
100000
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