Converting 2.855952 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.855952 to a fraction
Result
2.855952 =
178497
62500
Mixed number:
2
53497
62500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 2.855952 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
2.855952 × 1000000 = 2855952
Step 3: Write as a fraction
2.855952 =
2855952
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2855952 and 1000000.
GCD(2855952, 1000000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
2855952
1000000
=
2855952 ÷ 16
1000000 ÷ 16
=
178497
62500
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