Converting 2.987088 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.987088 to a fraction
Result
2.987088 =
186693
62500
Mixed number:
2
61693
62500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 2.987088 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
2.987088 × 1000000 = 2987088
Step 3: Write as a fraction
2.987088 =
2987088
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2987088 and 1000000.
GCD(2987088, 1000000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
2987088
1000000
=
2987088 ÷ 16
1000000 ÷ 16
=
186693
62500
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