Converting 2.847484 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.847484 to a fraction

Result

2.847484 =
711871
250000
Mixed number:
2
211871
250000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 2.847484 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

2.847484 × 1000000 = 2847484

Step 3: Write as a fraction

2.847484 =

2847484
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2847484 and 1000000.

GCD(2847484, 1000000) = 4

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

2847484
1000000

=

2847484 ÷ 4
1000000 ÷ 4

=

711871
250000
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