Converting 2.858704 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.858704 to a fraction
Result
2.858704 =
178669
62500
Mixed number:
2
53669
62500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 2.858704 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
2.858704 × 1000000 = 2858704
Step 3: Write as a fraction
2.858704 =
2858704
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2858704 and 1000000.
GCD(2858704, 1000000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
2858704
1000000
=
2858704 ÷ 16
1000000 ÷ 16
=
178669
62500
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