Converting 1.542048 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.542048 to a fraction
Result
1.542048 =
48189
31250
Mixed number:
1
16939
31250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 1.542048 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
1.542048 × 1000000 = 1542048
Step 3: Write as a fraction
1.542048 =
1542048
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1542048 and 1000000.
GCD(1542048, 1000000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1542048
1000000
=
1542048 ÷ 32
1000000 ÷ 32
=
48189
31250
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