Converting 1.432888 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.432888 to a fraction
Result
1.432888 =
179111
125000
Mixed number:
1
54111
125000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 1.432888 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
1.432888 × 1000000 = 1432888
Step 3: Write as a fraction
1.432888 =
1432888
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1432888 and 1000000.
GCD(1432888, 1000000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1432888
1000000
=
1432888 ÷ 8
1000000 ÷ 8
=
179111
125000
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