Converting 2.987312 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.987312 to a fraction
Result
2.987312 =
186707
62500
Mixed number:
2
61707
62500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 2.987312 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
2.987312 × 1000000 = 2987312
Step 3: Write as a fraction
2.987312 =
2987312
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2987312 and 1000000.
GCD(2987312, 1000000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
2987312
1000000
=
2987312 ÷ 16
1000000 ÷ 16
=
186707
62500
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