Converting 1.287875 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.287875 to a fraction
Result
1.287875 =
10303
8000
Mixed number:
1
2303
8000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 1.287875 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
1.287875 × 1000000 = 1287875
Step 3: Write as a fraction
1.287875 =
1287875
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1287875 and 1000000.
GCD(1287875, 1000000) = 125
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1287875
1000000
=
1287875 ÷ 125
1000000 ÷ 125
=
10303
8000
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