Converting 1.531968 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.531968 to a fraction
Result
1.531968 =
23937
15625
Mixed number:
1
8312
15625
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 1.531968 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
1.531968 × 1000000 = 1531968
Step 3: Write as a fraction
1.531968 =
1531968
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1531968 and 1000000.
GCD(1531968, 1000000) = 64
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1531968
1000000
=
1531968 ÷ 64
1000000 ÷ 64
=
23937
15625
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