Converting 1.54721 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.54721 to a fraction

Result

1.54721 =
154721
100000
Mixed number:
1
54721
100000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 1.54721 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

1.54721 × 100000 = 154721

Step 3: Write as a fraction

1.54721 =

154721
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 154721 and 100000.

GCD(154721, 100000) = 1

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

154721
100000

=

154721 ÷ 1
100000 ÷ 1

=

154721
100000
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