Converting 1.42207 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.42207 to a fraction
Result
1.42207 =
142207
100000
Mixed number:
1
42207
100000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 1.42207 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
1.42207 × 100000 = 142207
Step 3: Write as a fraction
1.42207 =
142207
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 142207 and 100000.
GCD(142207, 100000) = 1
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
142207
100000
=
142207 ÷ 1
100000 ÷ 1
=
142207
100000
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