Converting 1.412972 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.412972 to a fraction
Result
1.412972 =
353243
250000
Mixed number:
1
103243
250000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 1.412972 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
1.412972 × 1000000 = 1412972
Step 3: Write as a fraction
1.412972 =
1412972
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1412972 and 1000000.
GCD(1412972, 1000000) = 4
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1412972
1000000
=
1412972 ÷ 4
1000000 ÷ 4
=
353243
250000
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