Converting 1.517896 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.517896 to a fraction
Result
1.517896 =
189737
125000
Mixed number:
1
64737
125000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 1.517896 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
1.517896 × 1000000 = 1517896
Step 3: Write as a fraction
1.517896 =
1517896
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1517896 and 1000000.
GCD(1517896, 1000000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1517896
1000000
=
1517896 ÷ 8
1000000 ÷ 8
=
189737
125000
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