Converting 1.272204 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.272204 to a fraction
Result
1.272204 =
318051
250000
Mixed number:
1
68051
250000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 1.272204 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
1.272204 × 1000000 = 1272204
Step 3: Write as a fraction
1.272204 =
1272204
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1272204 and 1000000.
GCD(1272204, 1000000) = 4
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1272204
1000000
=
1272204 ÷ 4
1000000 ÷ 4
=
318051
250000
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