Converting 1.242224 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.242224 to a fraction
Result
1.242224 =
77639
62500
Mixed number:
1
15139
62500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 1.242224 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
1.242224 × 1000000 = 1242224
Step 3: Write as a fraction
1.242224 =
1242224
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1242224 and 1000000.
GCD(1242224, 1000000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1242224
1000000
=
1242224 ÷ 16
1000000 ÷ 16
=
77639
62500
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