Converting 2.87048 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.87048 to a fraction
Result
2.87048 =
35881
12500
Mixed number:
2
10881
12500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 2.87048 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
2.87048 × 100000 = 287048
Step 3: Write as a fraction
2.87048 =
287048
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 287048 and 100000.
GCD(287048, 100000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
287048
100000
=
287048 ÷ 8
100000 ÷ 8
=
35881
12500
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