Converting 1.286724 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.286724 to a fraction

Result

1.286724 =
321681
250000
Mixed number:
1
71681
250000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 1.286724 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

1.286724 × 1000000 = 1286724

Step 3: Write as a fraction

1.286724 =

1286724
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1286724 and 1000000.

GCD(1286724, 1000000) = 4

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

1286724
1000000

=

1286724 ÷ 4
1000000 ÷ 4

=

321681
250000
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