Converting 1.42576 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.42576 to a fraction
Result
1.42576 =
8911
6250
Mixed number:
1
2661
6250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 1.42576 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
1.42576 × 100000 = 142576
Step 3: Write as a fraction
1.42576 =
142576
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 142576 and 100000.
GCD(142576, 100000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
142576
100000
=
142576 ÷ 16
100000 ÷ 16
=
8911
6250
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