Converting 1.278616 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.278616 to a fraction
Result
1.278616 =
159827
125000
Mixed number:
1
34827
125000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 1.278616 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
1.278616 × 1000000 = 1278616
Step 3: Write as a fraction
1.278616 =
1278616
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1278616 and 1000000.
GCD(1278616, 1000000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1278616
1000000
=
1278616 ÷ 8
1000000 ÷ 8
=
159827
125000
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