Converting 1.423518 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.423518 to a fraction
Result
1.423518 =
711759
500000
Mixed number:
1
211759
500000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 1.423518 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
1.423518 × 1000000 = 1423518
Step 3: Write as a fraction
1.423518 =
1423518
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1423518 and 1000000.
GCD(1423518, 1000000) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1423518
1000000
=
1423518 ÷ 2
1000000 ÷ 2
=
711759
500000
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