Converting 1.272224 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.272224 to a fraction
Result
1.272224 =
39757
31250
Mixed number:
1
8507
31250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 1.272224 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
1.272224 × 1000000 = 1272224
Step 3: Write as a fraction
1.272224 =
1272224
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1272224 and 1000000.
GCD(1272224, 1000000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1272224
1000000
=
1272224 ÷ 32
1000000 ÷ 32
=
39757
31250
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