Converting 1.255272 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.255272 to a fraction
Result
1.255272 =
156909
125000
Mixed number:
1
31909
125000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 1.255272 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
1.255272 × 1000000 = 1255272
Step 3: Write as a fraction
1.255272 =
1255272
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1255272 and 1000000.
GCD(1255272, 1000000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1255272
1000000
=
1255272 ÷ 8
1000000 ÷ 8
=
156909
125000
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