Converting 1.46291 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.46291 to a fraction

Result

1.46291 =
146291
100000
Mixed number:
1
46291
100000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 1.46291 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

1.46291 × 100000 = 146291

Step 3: Write as a fraction

1.46291 =

146291
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 146291 and 100000.

GCD(146291, 100000) = 1

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

146291
100000

=

146291 ÷ 1
100000 ÷ 1

=

146291
100000
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