Converting 2.84185 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.84185 to a fraction
Result
2.84185 =
56837
20000
Mixed number:
2
16837
20000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 2.84185 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
2.84185 × 100000 = 284185
Step 3: Write as a fraction
2.84185 =
284185
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 284185 and 100000.
GCD(284185, 100000) = 5
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
284185
100000
=
284185 ÷ 5
100000 ÷ 5
=
56837
20000
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