Converting 1.261592 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.261592 to a fraction
Result
1.261592 =
157699
125000
Mixed number:
1
32699
125000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 1.261592 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
1.261592 × 1000000 = 1261592
Step 3: Write as a fraction
1.261592 =
1261592
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1261592 and 1000000.
GCD(1261592, 1000000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1261592
1000000
=
1261592 ÷ 8
1000000 ÷ 8
=
157699
125000
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