Converting 2.996972 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.996972 to a fraction
Result
2.996972 =
749243
250000
Mixed number:
2
249243
250000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 2.996972 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
2.996972 × 1000000 = 2996972
Step 3: Write as a fraction
2.996972 =
2996972
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2996972 and 1000000.
GCD(2996972, 1000000) = 4
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
2996972
1000000
=
2996972 ÷ 4
1000000 ÷ 4
=
749243
250000
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