Converting 1.271708 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.271708 to a fraction

Result

1.271708 =
317927
250000
Mixed number:
1
67927
250000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 1.271708 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

1.271708 × 1000000 = 1271708

Step 3: Write as a fraction

1.271708 =

1271708
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1271708 and 1000000.

GCD(1271708, 1000000) = 4

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

1271708
1000000

=

1271708 ÷ 4
1000000 ÷ 4

=

317927
250000
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