Converting 2.82855 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.82855 to a fraction

Result

2.82855 =
56571
20000
Mixed number:
2
16571
20000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 2.82855 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

2.82855 × 100000 = 282855

Step 3: Write as a fraction

2.82855 =

282855
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 282855 and 100000.

GCD(282855, 100000) = 5

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

282855
100000

=

282855 ÷ 5
100000 ÷ 5

=

56571
20000
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