Converting 2.862224 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.862224 to a fraction
Result
2.862224 =
178889
62500
Mixed number:
2
53889
62500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 2.862224 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
2.862224 × 1000000 = 2862224
Step 3: Write as a fraction
2.862224 =
2862224
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2862224 and 1000000.
GCD(2862224, 1000000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
2862224
1000000
=
2862224 ÷ 16
1000000 ÷ 16
=
178889
62500
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