Converting 2.97464 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.97464 to a fraction
Result
2.97464 =
37183
12500
Mixed number:
2
12183
12500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 2.97464 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
2.97464 × 100000 = 297464
Step 3: Write as a fraction
2.97464 =
297464
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 297464 and 100000.
GCD(297464, 100000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
297464
100000
=
297464 ÷ 8
100000 ÷ 8
=
37183
12500
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