Converting 2.864048 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.864048 to a fraction

Result

2.864048 =
179003
62500
Mixed number:
2
54003
62500

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 2.864048 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

2.864048 × 1000000 = 2864048

Step 3: Write as a fraction

2.864048 =

2864048
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2864048 and 1000000.

GCD(2864048, 1000000) = 16

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

2864048
1000000

=

2864048 ÷ 16
1000000 ÷ 16

=

179003
62500
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