Converting 1.242832 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.242832 to a fraction
Result
1.242832 =
77677
62500
Mixed number:
1
15177
62500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 1.242832 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
1.242832 × 1000000 = 1242832
Step 3: Write as a fraction
1.242832 =
1242832
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1242832 and 1000000.
GCD(1242832, 1000000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1242832
1000000
=
1242832 ÷ 16
1000000 ÷ 16
=
77677
62500
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