Converting 1.272555 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.272555 to a fraction
Result
1.272555 =
254511
200000
Mixed number:
1
54511
200000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 1.272555 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
1.272555 × 1000000 = 1272555
Step 3: Write as a fraction
1.272555 =
1272555
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1272555 and 1000000.
GCD(1272555, 1000000) = 5
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1272555
1000000
=
1272555 ÷ 5
1000000 ÷ 5
=
254511
200000
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