Converting 2.828 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.828 to a fraction
Result
2.828 =
707
250
Mixed number:
2
207
250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 2.828 has 3 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 103 = 1000 to eliminate the decimal point.
2.828 × 1000 = 2828
Step 3: Write as a fraction
2.828 =
2828
1000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2828 and 1000.
GCD(2828, 1000) = 4
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
2828
1000
=
2828 ÷ 4
1000 ÷ 4
=
707
250
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