Converting 2.971604 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.971604 to a fraction

Result

2.971604 =
742901
250000
Mixed number:
2
242901
250000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 2.971604 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

2.971604 × 1000000 = 2971604

Step 3: Write as a fraction

2.971604 =

2971604
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2971604 and 1000000.

GCD(2971604, 1000000) = 4

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

2971604
1000000

=

2971604 ÷ 4
1000000 ÷ 4

=

742901
250000
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