Converting 2.972652 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.972652 to a fraction

Result

2.972652 =
743163
250000
Mixed number:
2
243163
250000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 2.972652 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

2.972652 × 1000000 = 2972652

Step 3: Write as a fraction

2.972652 =

2972652
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2972652 and 1000000.

GCD(2972652, 1000000) = 4

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

2972652
1000000

=

2972652 ÷ 4
1000000 ÷ 4

=

743163
250000
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