Converting 1.427434 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.427434 to a fraction

Result

1.427434 =
713717
500000
Mixed number:
1
213717
500000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 1.427434 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

1.427434 × 1000000 = 1427434

Step 3: Write as a fraction

1.427434 =

1427434
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1427434 and 1000000.

GCD(1427434, 1000000) = 2

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

1427434
1000000

=

1427434 ÷ 2
1000000 ÷ 2

=

713717
500000
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