Converting 1.287542 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.287542 to a fraction
Result
1.287542 =
643771
500000
Mixed number:
1
143771
500000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 1.287542 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
1.287542 × 1000000 = 1287542
Step 3: Write as a fraction
1.287542 =
1287542
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1287542 and 1000000.
GCD(1287542, 1000000) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1287542
1000000
=
1287542 ÷ 2
1000000 ÷ 2
=
643771
500000
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