Converting 2.84838 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.84838 to a fraction

Result

2.84838 =
142419
50000
Mixed number:
2
42419
50000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 2.84838 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

2.84838 × 100000 = 284838

Step 3: Write as a fraction

2.84838 =

284838
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 284838 and 100000.

GCD(284838, 100000) = 2

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

284838
100000

=

284838 ÷ 2
100000 ÷ 2

=

142419
50000
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