Converting 2.83744 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.83744 to a fraction
Result
2.83744 =
8867
3125
Mixed number:
2
2617
3125
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 2.83744 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
2.83744 × 100000 = 283744
Step 3: Write as a fraction
2.83744 =
283744
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 283744 and 100000.
GCD(283744, 100000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
283744
100000
=
283744 ÷ 32
100000 ÷ 32
=
8867
3125
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