Converting 1.278632 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.278632 to a fraction

Result

1.278632 =
159829
125000
Mixed number:
1
34829
125000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 1.278632 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

1.278632 × 1000000 = 1278632

Step 3: Write as a fraction

1.278632 =

1278632
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1278632 and 1000000.

GCD(1278632, 1000000) = 8

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

1278632
1000000

=

1278632 ÷ 8
1000000 ÷ 8

=

159829
125000
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