Converting 1.172048 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.172048 to a fraction
Result
1.172048 =
73253
62500
Mixed number:
1
10753
62500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 1.172048 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
1.172048 × 1000000 = 1172048
Step 3: Write as a fraction
1.172048 =
1172048
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1172048 and 1000000.
GCD(1172048, 1000000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1172048
1000000
=
1172048 ÷ 16
1000000 ÷ 16
=
73253
62500
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