Converting 2.86904 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.86904 to a fraction

Result

2.86904 =
35863
12500
Mixed number:
2
10863
12500

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 2.86904 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

2.86904 × 100000 = 286904

Step 3: Write as a fraction

2.86904 =

286904
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 286904 and 100000.

GCD(286904, 100000) = 8

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

286904
100000

=

286904 ÷ 8
100000 ÷ 8

=

35863
12500
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