Converting 1.58725 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.58725 to a fraction
Result
1.58725 =
6349
4000
Mixed number:
1
2349
4000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 1.58725 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
1.58725 × 100000 = 158725
Step 3: Write as a fraction
1.58725 =
158725
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 158725 and 100000.
GCD(158725, 100000) = 25
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
158725
100000
=
158725 ÷ 25
100000 ÷ 25
=
6349
4000
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