Converting 1.272275 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.272275 to a fraction
Result
1.272275 =
50891
40000
Mixed number:
1
10891
40000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 1.272275 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
1.272275 × 1000000 = 1272275
Step 3: Write as a fraction
1.272275 =
1272275
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1272275 and 1000000.
GCD(1272275, 1000000) = 25
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1272275
1000000
=
1272275 ÷ 25
1000000 ÷ 25
=
50891
40000
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