Converting 2.987968 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.987968 to a fraction
Result
2.987968 =
46687
15625
Mixed number:
2
15437
15625
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 2.987968 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
2.987968 × 1000000 = 2987968
Step 3: Write as a fraction
2.987968 =
2987968
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2987968 and 1000000.
GCD(2987968, 1000000) = 64
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
2987968
1000000
=
2987968 ÷ 64
1000000 ÷ 64
=
46687
15625
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