Converting 2.868488 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.868488 to a fraction
Result
2.868488 =
358561
125000
Mixed number:
2
108561
125000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 2.868488 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
2.868488 × 1000000 = 2868488
Step 3: Write as a fraction
2.868488 =
2868488
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2868488 and 1000000.
GCD(2868488, 1000000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
2868488
1000000
=
2868488 ÷ 8
1000000 ÷ 8
=
358561
125000
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