Converting 1.287256 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.287256 to a fraction
Result
1.287256 =
160907
125000
Mixed number:
1
35907
125000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 1.287256 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
1.287256 × 1000000 = 1287256
Step 3: Write as a fraction
1.287256 =
1287256
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1287256 and 1000000.
GCD(1287256, 1000000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1287256
1000000
=
1287256 ÷ 8
1000000 ÷ 8
=
160907
125000
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