Converting 1.261844 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.261844 to a fraction

Result

1.261844 =
315461
250000
Mixed number:
1
65461
250000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 1.261844 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

1.261844 × 1000000 = 1261844

Step 3: Write as a fraction

1.261844 =

1261844
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1261844 and 1000000.

GCD(1261844, 1000000) = 4

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

1261844
1000000

=

1261844 ÷ 4
1000000 ÷ 4

=

315461
250000
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