Converting 2.982472 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.982472 to a fraction
Result
2.982472 =
372809
125000
Mixed number:
2
122809
125000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 2.982472 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
2.982472 × 1000000 = 2982472
Step 3: Write as a fraction
2.982472 =
2982472
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2982472 and 1000000.
GCD(2982472, 1000000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
2982472
1000000
=
2982472 ÷ 8
1000000 ÷ 8
=
372809
125000
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