Converting 1.474286 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.474286 to a fraction
Result
1.474286 =
737143
500000
Mixed number:
1
237143
500000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 1.474286 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
1.474286 × 1000000 = 1474286
Step 3: Write as a fraction
1.474286 =
1474286
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1474286 and 1000000.
GCD(1474286, 1000000) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1474286
1000000
=
1474286 ÷ 2
1000000 ÷ 2
=
737143
500000
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