Converting 2.974812 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.974812 to a fraction

Result

2.974812 =
743703
250000
Mixed number:
2
243703
250000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 2.974812 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

2.974812 × 1000000 = 2974812

Step 3: Write as a fraction

2.974812 =

2974812
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2974812 and 1000000.

GCD(2974812, 1000000) = 4

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

2974812
1000000

=

2974812 ÷ 4
1000000 ÷ 4

=

743703
250000
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