Converting 1.423847 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.423847 to a fraction

Result

1.423847 =
1423847
1000000
Mixed number:
1
423847
1000000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 1.423847 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

1.423847 × 1000000 = 1423847

Step 3: Write as a fraction

1.423847 =

1423847
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1423847 and 1000000.

GCD(1423847, 1000000) = 1

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

1423847
1000000

=

1423847 ÷ 1
1000000 ÷ 1

=

1423847
1000000
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