Converting 1.429238 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.429238 to a fraction

Result

1.429238 =
714619
500000
Mixed number:
1
214619
500000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 1.429238 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

1.429238 × 1000000 = 1429238

Step 3: Write as a fraction

1.429238 =

1429238
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1429238 and 1000000.

GCD(1429238, 1000000) = 2

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

1429238
1000000

=

1429238 ÷ 2
1000000 ÷ 2

=

714619
500000
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