Converting 1.427968 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.427968 to a fraction

Result

1.427968 =
22312
15625
Mixed number:
1
6687
15625

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 1.427968 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

1.427968 × 1000000 = 1427968

Step 3: Write as a fraction

1.427968 =

1427968
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1427968 and 1000000.

GCD(1427968, 1000000) = 64

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

1427968
1000000

=

1427968 ÷ 64
1000000 ÷ 64

=

22312
15625
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