Converting 2.995872 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.995872 to a fraction
Result
2.995872 =
93621
31250
Mixed number:
2
31121
31250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 2.995872 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
2.995872 × 1000000 = 2995872
Step 3: Write as a fraction
2.995872 =
2995872
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2995872 and 1000000.
GCD(2995872, 1000000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
2995872
1000000
=
2995872 ÷ 32
1000000 ÷ 32
=
93621
31250
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