Converting 2.96256 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.96256 to a fraction
Result
2.96256 =
9258
3125
Mixed number:
2
3008
3125
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 2.96256 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
2.96256 × 100000 = 296256
Step 3: Write as a fraction
2.96256 =
296256
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 296256 and 100000.
GCD(296256, 100000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
296256
100000
=
296256 ÷ 32
100000 ÷ 32
=
9258
3125
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