Converting 1.26158 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.26158 to a fraction

Result

1.26158 =
63079
50000
Mixed number:
1
13079
50000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 1.26158 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

1.26158 × 100000 = 126158

Step 3: Write as a fraction

1.26158 =

126158
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 126158 and 100000.

GCD(126158, 100000) = 2

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

126158
100000

=

126158 ÷ 2
100000 ÷ 2

=

63079
50000
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