Converting 2.82221 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.82221 to a fraction

Result

2.82221 =
282221
100000
Mixed number:
2
82221
100000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 2.82221 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

2.82221 × 100000 = 282221

Step 3: Write as a fraction

2.82221 =

282221
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 282221 and 100000.

GCD(282221, 100000) = 1

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

282221
100000

=

282221 ÷ 1
100000 ÷ 1

=

282221
100000
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