Converting 1.513972 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.513972 to a fraction

Result

1.513972 =
378493
250000
Mixed number:
1
128493
250000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 1.513972 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

1.513972 × 1000000 = 1513972

Step 3: Write as a fraction

1.513972 =

1513972
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1513972 and 1000000.

GCD(1513972, 1000000) = 4

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

1513972
1000000

=

1513972 ÷ 4
1000000 ÷ 4

=

378493
250000
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