Converting 1.587968 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.587968 to a fraction
Result
1.587968 =
24812
15625
Mixed number:
1
9187
15625
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 1.587968 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
1.587968 × 1000000 = 1587968
Step 3: Write as a fraction
1.587968 =
1587968
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1587968 and 1000000.
GCD(1587968, 1000000) = 64
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1587968
1000000
=
1587968 ÷ 64
1000000 ÷ 64
=
24812
15625
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