Converting 1.188512 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.188512 to a fraction
Result
1.188512 =
37141
31250
Mixed number:
1
5891
31250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 1.188512 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
1.188512 × 1000000 = 1188512
Step 3: Write as a fraction
1.188512 =
1188512
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1188512 and 1000000.
GCD(1188512, 1000000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1188512
1000000
=
1188512 ÷ 32
1000000 ÷ 32
=
37141
31250
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