Converting 1.39968 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.39968 to a fraction
Result
1.39968 =
4374
3125
Mixed number:
1
1249
3125
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 1.39968 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
1.39968 × 100000 = 139968
Step 3: Write as a fraction
1.39968 =
139968
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 139968 and 100000.
GCD(139968, 100000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
139968
100000
=
139968 ÷ 32
100000 ÷ 32
=
4374
3125
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