Converting 2.842272 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.842272 to a fraction
Result
2.842272 =
88821
31250
Mixed number:
2
26321
31250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 2.842272 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
2.842272 × 1000000 = 2842272
Step 3: Write as a fraction
2.842272 =
2842272
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2842272 and 1000000.
GCD(2842272, 1000000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
2842272
1000000
=
2842272 ÷ 32
1000000 ÷ 32
=
88821
31250
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