Converting 1.187872 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.187872 to a fraction
Result
1.187872 =
37121
31250
Mixed number:
1
5871
31250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 1.187872 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
1.187872 × 1000000 = 1187872
Step 3: Write as a fraction
1.187872 =
1187872
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1187872 and 1000000.
GCD(1187872, 1000000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1187872
1000000
=
1187872 ÷ 32
1000000 ÷ 32
=
37121
31250
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