Converting 1.196796 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.196796 to a fraction

Result

1.196796 =
299199
250000
Mixed number:
1
49199
250000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 1.196796 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

1.196796 × 1000000 = 1196796

Step 3: Write as a fraction

1.196796 =

1196796
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1196796 and 1000000.

GCD(1196796, 1000000) = 4

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

1196796
1000000

=

1196796 ÷ 4
1000000 ÷ 4

=

299199
250000
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