Converting 1.429726 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.429726 to a fraction
Result
1.429726 =
714863
500000
Mixed number:
1
214863
500000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 1.429726 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
1.429726 × 1000000 = 1429726
Step 3: Write as a fraction
1.429726 =
1429726
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1429726 and 1000000.
GCD(1429726, 1000000) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1429726
1000000
=
1429726 ÷ 2
1000000 ÷ 2
=
714863
500000
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