Converting 2.988565 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.988565 to a fraction
Result
2.988565 =
597713
200000
Mixed number:
2
197713
200000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 2.988565 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
2.988565 × 1000000 = 2988565
Step 3: Write as a fraction
2.988565 =
2988565
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2988565 and 1000000.
GCD(2988565, 1000000) = 5
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
2988565
1000000
=
2988565 ÷ 5
1000000 ÷ 5
=
597713
200000
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