Converting 2.971428 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.971428 to a fraction
Result
2.971428 =
742857
250000
Mixed number:
2
242857
250000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 2.971428 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
2.971428 × 1000000 = 2971428
Step 3: Write as a fraction
2.971428 =
2971428
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2971428 and 1000000.
GCD(2971428, 1000000) = 4
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
2971428
1000000
=
2971428 ÷ 4
1000000 ÷ 4
=
742857
250000
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