Converting 1.272164 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.272164 to a fraction
Result
1.272164 =
318041
250000
Mixed number:
1
68041
250000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 1.272164 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
1.272164 × 1000000 = 1272164
Step 3: Write as a fraction
1.272164 =
1272164
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1272164 and 1000000.
GCD(1272164, 1000000) = 4
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1272164
1000000
=
1272164 ÷ 4
1000000 ÷ 4
=
318041
250000
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