Converting 1.277784 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.277784 to a fraction
Result
1.277784 =
159723
125000
Mixed number:
1
34723
125000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 1.277784 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
1.277784 × 1000000 = 1277784
Step 3: Write as a fraction
1.277784 =
1277784
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1277784 and 1000000.
GCD(1277784, 1000000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1277784
1000000
=
1277784 ÷ 8
1000000 ÷ 8
=
159723
125000
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