Converting 2.997742 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.997742 to a fraction

Result

2.997742 =
1498871
500000
Mixed number:
2
498871
500000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 2.997742 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

2.997742 × 1000000 = 2997742

Step 3: Write as a fraction

2.997742 =

2997742
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2997742 and 1000000.

GCD(2997742, 1000000) = 2

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

2997742
1000000

=

2997742 ÷ 2
1000000 ÷ 2

=

1498871
500000
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