Converting 1.196446 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.196446 to a fraction

Result

1.196446 =
598223
500000
Mixed number:
1
98223
500000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 1.196446 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

1.196446 × 1000000 = 1196446

Step 3: Write as a fraction

1.196446 =

1196446
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1196446 and 1000000.

GCD(1196446, 1000000) = 2

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

1196446
1000000

=

1196446 ÷ 2
1000000 ÷ 2

=

598223
500000
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