Converting 1.157969 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.157969 to a fraction

Result

1.157969 =
1157969
1000000
Mixed number:
1
157969
1000000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 1.157969 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

1.157969 × 1000000 = 1157969

Step 3: Write as a fraction

1.157969 =

1157969
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1157969 and 1000000.

GCD(1157969, 1000000) = 1

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

1157969
1000000

=

1157969 ÷ 1
1000000 ÷ 1

=

1157969
1000000
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