Converting 2.855976 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.855976 to a fraction
Result
2.855976 =
356997
125000
Mixed number:
2
106997
125000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 2.855976 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
2.855976 × 1000000 = 2855976
Step 3: Write as a fraction
2.855976 =
2855976
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2855976 and 1000000.
GCD(2855976, 1000000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
2855976
1000000
=
2855976 ÷ 8
1000000 ÷ 8
=
356997
125000
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