Converting 2.865996 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.865996 to a fraction

Result

2.865996 =
716499
250000
Mixed number:
2
216499
250000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 2.865996 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

2.865996 × 1000000 = 2865996

Step 3: Write as a fraction

2.865996 =

2865996
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2865996 and 1000000.

GCD(2865996, 1000000) = 4

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

2865996
1000000

=

2865996 ÷ 4
1000000 ÷ 4

=

716499
250000
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