Converting 1.540588 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.540588 to a fraction
Result
1.540588 =
385147
250000
Mixed number:
1
135147
250000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 1.540588 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
1.540588 × 1000000 = 1540588
Step 3: Write as a fraction
1.540588 =
1540588
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1540588 and 1000000.
GCD(1540588, 1000000) = 4
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1540588
1000000
=
1540588 ÷ 4
1000000 ÷ 4
=
385147
250000
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