Converting 1.426952 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.426952 to a fraction

Result

1.426952 =
178369
125000
Mixed number:
1
53369
125000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 1.426952 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

1.426952 × 1000000 = 1426952

Step 3: Write as a fraction

1.426952 =

1426952
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1426952 and 1000000.

GCD(1426952, 1000000) = 8

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

1426952
1000000

=

1426952 ÷ 8
1000000 ÷ 8

=

178369
125000
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