Converting 1.40742 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.40742 to a fraction

Result

1.40742 =
70371
50000
Mixed number:
1
20371
50000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 1.40742 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

1.40742 × 100000 = 140742

Step 3: Write as a fraction

1.40742 =

140742
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 140742 and 100000.

GCD(140742, 100000) = 2

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

140742
100000

=

140742 ÷ 2
100000 ÷ 2

=

70371
50000
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