Converting 1.261421 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.261421 to a fraction

Result

1.261421 =
1261421
1000000
Mixed number:
1
261421
1000000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 1.261421 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

1.261421 × 1000000 = 1261421

Step 3: Write as a fraction

1.261421 =

1261421
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1261421 and 1000000.

GCD(1261421, 1000000) = 1

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

1261421
1000000

=

1261421 ÷ 1
1000000 ÷ 1

=

1261421
1000000
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