Converting 1.42784 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.42784 to a fraction
Result
1.42784 =
4462
3125
Mixed number:
1
1337
3125
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 1.42784 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
1.42784 × 100000 = 142784
Step 3: Write as a fraction
1.42784 =
142784
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 142784 and 100000.
GCD(142784, 100000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
142784
100000
=
142784 ÷ 32
100000 ÷ 32
=
4462
3125
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