Converting 2.97762 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.97762 to a fraction

Result

2.97762 =
148881
50000
Mixed number:
2
48881
50000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 2.97762 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

2.97762 × 100000 = 297762

Step 3: Write as a fraction

2.97762 =

297762
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 297762 and 100000.

GCD(297762, 100000) = 2

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

297762
100000

=

297762 ÷ 2
100000 ÷ 2

=

148881
50000
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