Converting 2.974072 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.974072 to a fraction
Result
2.974072 =
371759
125000
Mixed number:
2
121759
125000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 2.974072 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
2.974072 × 1000000 = 2974072
Step 3: Write as a fraction
2.974072 =
2974072
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2974072 and 1000000.
GCD(2974072, 1000000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
2974072
1000000
=
2974072 ÷ 8
1000000 ÷ 8
=
371759
125000
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