Converting 2.856725 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.856725 to a fraction
Result
2.856725 =
114269
40000
Mixed number:
2
34269
40000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 2.856725 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
2.856725 × 1000000 = 2856725
Step 3: Write as a fraction
2.856725 =
2856725
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2856725 and 1000000.
GCD(2856725, 1000000) = 25
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
2856725
1000000
=
2856725 ÷ 25
1000000 ÷ 25
=
114269
40000
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