Converting 2.87034 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.87034 to a fraction

Result

2.87034 =
143517
50000
Mixed number:
2
43517
50000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 2.87034 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

2.87034 × 100000 = 287034

Step 3: Write as a fraction

2.87034 =

287034
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 287034 and 100000.

GCD(287034, 100000) = 2

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

287034
100000

=

287034 ÷ 2
100000 ÷ 2

=

143517
50000
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