Converting 2.81888 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.81888 to a fraction
Result
2.81888 =
8809
3125
Mixed number:
2
2559
3125
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 2.81888 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
2.81888 × 100000 = 281888
Step 3: Write as a fraction
2.81888 =
281888
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 281888 and 100000.
GCD(281888, 100000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
281888
100000
=
281888 ÷ 32
100000 ÷ 32
=
8809
3125
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