Converting 1.268872 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.268872 to a fraction

Result

1.268872 =
158609
125000
Mixed number:
1
33609
125000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 1.268872 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

1.268872 × 1000000 = 1268872

Step 3: Write as a fraction

1.268872 =

1268872
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1268872 and 1000000.

GCD(1268872, 1000000) = 8

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

1268872
1000000

=

1268872 ÷ 8
1000000 ÷ 8

=

158609
125000
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