Converting 2.85395 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.85395 to a fraction

Result

2.85395 =
57079
20000
Mixed number:
2
17079
20000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 2.85395 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

2.85395 × 100000 = 285395

Step 3: Write as a fraction

2.85395 =

285395
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 285395 and 100000.

GCD(285395, 100000) = 5

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

285395
100000

=

285395 ÷ 5
100000 ÷ 5

=

57079
20000
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