Converting 1.157424 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.157424 to a fraction

Result

1.157424 =
72339
62500
Mixed number:
1
9839
62500

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 1.157424 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

1.157424 × 1000000 = 1157424

Step 3: Write as a fraction

1.157424 =

1157424
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1157424 and 1000000.

GCD(1157424, 1000000) = 16

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

1157424
1000000

=

1157424 ÷ 16
1000000 ÷ 16

=

72339
62500
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