Converting 1.20496 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.20496 to a fraction

Result

1.20496 =
7531
6250
Mixed number:
1
1281
6250

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 1.20496 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

1.20496 × 100000 = 120496

Step 3: Write as a fraction

1.20496 =

120496
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 120496 and 100000.

GCD(120496, 100000) = 16

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

120496
100000

=

120496 ÷ 16
100000 ÷ 16

=

7531
6250
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