Converting 1.204738 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.204738 to a fraction

Result

1.204738 =
602369
500000
Mixed number:
1
102369
500000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 1.204738 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

1.204738 × 1000000 = 1204738

Step 3: Write as a fraction

1.204738 =

1204738
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1204738 and 1000000.

GCD(1204738, 1000000) = 2

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

1204738
1000000

=

1204738 ÷ 2
1000000 ÷ 2

=

602369
500000
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