Converting 1.042872 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.042872 to a fraction
Result
1.042872 =
130359
125000
Mixed number:
1
5359
125000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 1.042872 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
1.042872 × 1000000 = 1042872
Step 3: Write as a fraction
1.042872 =
1042872
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1042872 and 1000000.
GCD(1042872, 1000000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1042872
1000000
=
1042872 ÷ 8
1000000 ÷ 8
=
130359
125000
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