Converting 1.42992 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.42992 to a fraction

Result

1.42992 =
8937
6250
Mixed number:
1
2687
6250

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 1.42992 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

1.42992 × 100000 = 142992

Step 3: Write as a fraction

1.42992 =

142992
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 142992 and 100000.

GCD(142992, 100000) = 16

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

142992
100000

=

142992 ÷ 16
100000 ÷ 16

=

8937
6250
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