Converting 2.979404 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.979404 to a fraction

Result

2.979404 =
744851
250000
Mixed number:
2
244851
250000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 2.979404 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

2.979404 × 1000000 = 2979404

Step 3: Write as a fraction

2.979404 =

2979404
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2979404 and 1000000.

GCD(2979404, 1000000) = 4

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

2979404
1000000

=

2979404 ÷ 4
1000000 ÷ 4

=

744851
250000
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