Converting 1.275982 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.275982 to a fraction

Result

1.275982 =
637991
500000
Mixed number:
1
137991
500000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 1.275982 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

1.275982 × 1000000 = 1275982

Step 3: Write as a fraction

1.275982 =

1275982
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1275982 and 1000000.

GCD(1275982, 1000000) = 2

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

1275982
1000000

=

1275982 ÷ 2
1000000 ÷ 2

=

637991
500000
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