Converting 2.85672 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.85672 to a fraction

Result

2.85672 =
35709
12500
Mixed number:
2
10709
12500

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 2.85672 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

2.85672 × 100000 = 285672

Step 3: Write as a fraction

2.85672 =

285672
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 285672 and 100000.

GCD(285672, 100000) = 8

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

285672
100000

=

285672 ÷ 8
100000 ÷ 8

=

35709
12500
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