Converting 1.297464 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.297464 to a fraction
Result
1.297464 =
162183
125000
Mixed number:
1
37183
125000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 1.297464 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
1.297464 × 1000000 = 1297464
Step 3: Write as a fraction
1.297464 =
1297464
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1297464 and 1000000.
GCD(1297464, 1000000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1297464
1000000
=
1297464 ÷ 8
1000000 ÷ 8
=
162183
125000
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