Converting 2.83856 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.83856 to a fraction
Result
2.83856 =
17741
6250
Mixed number:
2
5241
6250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 2.83856 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
2.83856 × 100000 = 283856
Step 3: Write as a fraction
2.83856 =
283856
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 283856 and 100000.
GCD(283856, 100000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
283856
100000
=
283856 ÷ 16
100000 ÷ 16
=
17741
6250
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