Converting 2.84372 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.84372 to a fraction
Result
2.84372 =
71093
25000
Mixed number:
2
21093
25000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 2.84372 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
2.84372 × 100000 = 284372
Step 3: Write as a fraction
2.84372 =
284372
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 284372 and 100000.
GCD(284372, 100000) = 4
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
284372
100000
=
284372 ÷ 4
100000 ÷ 4
=
71093
25000
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