Converting 1.38742 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.38742 to a fraction
Result
1.38742 =
69371
50000
Mixed number:
1
19371
50000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 1.38742 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
1.38742 × 100000 = 138742
Step 3: Write as a fraction
1.38742 =
138742
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 138742 and 100000.
GCD(138742, 100000) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
138742
100000
=
138742 ÷ 2
100000 ÷ 2
=
69371
50000
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