Converting 1.187488 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.187488 to a fraction
Result
1.187488 =
37109
31250
Mixed number:
1
5859
31250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 1.187488 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
1.187488 × 1000000 = 1187488
Step 3: Write as a fraction
1.187488 =
1187488
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1187488 and 1000000.
GCD(1187488, 1000000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1187488
1000000
=
1187488 ÷ 32
1000000 ÷ 32
=
37109
31250
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