Converting 1.400972 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.400972 to a fraction

Result

1.400972 =
350243
250000
Mixed number:
1
100243
250000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 1.400972 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

1.400972 × 1000000 = 1400972

Step 3: Write as a fraction

1.400972 =

1400972
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1400972 and 1000000.

GCD(1400972, 1000000) = 4

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

1400972
1000000

=

1400972 ÷ 4
1000000 ÷ 4

=

350243
250000
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