Converting 2.837472 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.837472 to a fraction

Result

2.837472 =
88671
31250
Mixed number:
2
26171
31250

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 2.837472 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

2.837472 × 1000000 = 2837472

Step 3: Write as a fraction

2.837472 =

2837472
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2837472 and 1000000.

GCD(2837472, 1000000) = 32

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

2837472
1000000

=

2837472 ÷ 32
1000000 ÷ 32

=

88671
31250
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