Converting 2.972172 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.972172 to a fraction
Result
2.972172 =
743043
250000
Mixed number:
2
243043
250000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 2.972172 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
2.972172 × 1000000 = 2972172
Step 3: Write as a fraction
2.972172 =
2972172
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2972172 and 1000000.
GCD(2972172, 1000000) = 4
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
2972172
1000000
=
2972172 ÷ 4
1000000 ÷ 4
=
743043
250000
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