Converting 2.982976 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.982976 to a fraction

Result

2.982976 =
46609
15625
Mixed number:
2
15359
15625

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 2.982976 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

2.982976 × 1000000 = 2982976

Step 3: Write as a fraction

2.982976 =

2982976
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2982976 and 1000000.

GCD(2982976, 1000000) = 64

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

2982976
1000000

=

2982976 ÷ 64
1000000 ÷ 64

=

46609
15625
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