Converting 2.989716 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.989716 to a fraction
Result
2.989716 =
747429
250000
Mixed number:
2
247429
250000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 2.989716 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
2.989716 × 1000000 = 2989716
Step 3: Write as a fraction
2.989716 =
2989716
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2989716 and 1000000.
GCD(2989716, 1000000) = 4
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
2989716
1000000
=
2989716 ÷ 4
1000000 ÷ 4
=
747429
250000
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