Converting 2.972304 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.972304 to a fraction

Result

2.972304 =
185769
62500
Mixed number:
2
60769
62500

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 2.972304 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

2.972304 × 1000000 = 2972304

Step 3: Write as a fraction

2.972304 =

2972304
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2972304 and 1000000.

GCD(2972304, 1000000) = 16

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

2972304
1000000

=

2972304 ÷ 16
1000000 ÷ 16

=

185769
62500
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