Converting 2.97235 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.97235 to a fraction

Result

2.97235 =
59447
20000
Mixed number:
2
19447
20000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 2.97235 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

2.97235 × 100000 = 297235

Step 3: Write as a fraction

2.97235 =

297235
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 297235 and 100000.

GCD(297235, 100000) = 5

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

297235
100000

=

297235 ÷ 5
100000 ÷ 5

=

59447
20000
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