Converting 2.96223 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.96223 to a fraction

Result

2.96223 =
296223
100000
Mixed number:
2
96223
100000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 2.96223 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

2.96223 × 100000 = 296223

Step 3: Write as a fraction

2.96223 =

296223
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 296223 and 100000.

GCD(296223, 100000) = 1

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

296223
100000

=

296223 ÷ 1
100000 ÷ 1

=

296223
100000
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