Converting 2.96456 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.96456 to a fraction
Result
2.96456 =
37057
12500
Mixed number:
2
12057
12500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 2.96456 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
2.96456 × 100000 = 296456
Step 3: Write as a fraction
2.96456 =
296456
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 296456 and 100000.
GCD(296456, 100000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
296456
100000
=
296456 ÷ 8
100000 ÷ 8
=
37057
12500
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