Converting 2.86788 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.86788 to a fraction
Result
2.86788 =
71697
25000
Mixed number:
2
21697
25000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 2.86788 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
2.86788 × 100000 = 286788
Step 3: Write as a fraction
2.86788 =
286788
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 286788 and 100000.
GCD(286788, 100000) = 4
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
286788
100000
=
286788 ÷ 4
100000 ÷ 4
=
71697
25000
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