Converting 2.86875 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.86875 to a fraction
Result
2.86875 =
459
160
Mixed number:
2
139
160
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 2.86875 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
2.86875 × 100000 = 286875
Step 3: Write as a fraction
2.86875 =
286875
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 286875 and 100000.
GCD(286875, 100000) = 625
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
286875
100000
=
286875 ÷ 625
100000 ÷ 625
=
459
160
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