Converting 2.86725 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.86725 to a fraction

Result

2.86725 =
11469
4000
Mixed number:
2
3469
4000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 2.86725 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

2.86725 × 100000 = 286725

Step 3: Write as a fraction

2.86725 =

286725
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 286725 and 100000.

GCD(286725, 100000) = 25

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

286725
100000

=

286725 ÷ 25
100000 ÷ 25

=

11469
4000
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