Converting 1.42982 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.42982 to a fraction

Result

1.42982 =
71491
50000
Mixed number:
1
21491
50000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 1.42982 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

1.42982 × 100000 = 142982

Step 3: Write as a fraction

1.42982 =

142982
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 142982 and 100000.

GCD(142982, 100000) = 2

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

142982
100000

=

142982 ÷ 2
100000 ÷ 2

=

71491
50000
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