Converting 2.85488 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.85488 to a fraction

Result

2.85488 =
17843
6250
Mixed number:
2
5343
6250

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 2.85488 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

2.85488 × 100000 = 285488

Step 3: Write as a fraction

2.85488 =

285488
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 285488 and 100000.

GCD(285488, 100000) = 16

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

285488
100000

=

285488 ÷ 16
100000 ÷ 16

=

17843
6250
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