Converting 1.271208 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.271208 to a fraction

Result

1.271208 =
158901
125000
Mixed number:
1
33901
125000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 1.271208 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

1.271208 × 1000000 = 1271208

Step 3: Write as a fraction

1.271208 =

1271208
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1271208 and 1000000.

GCD(1271208, 1000000) = 8

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

1271208
1000000

=

1271208 ÷ 8
1000000 ÷ 8

=

158901
125000
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