Converting 1.588312 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.588312 to a fraction
Result
1.588312 =
198539
125000
Mixed number:
1
73539
125000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 1.588312 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
1.588312 × 1000000 = 1588312
Step 3: Write as a fraction
1.588312 =
1588312
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1588312 and 1000000.
GCD(1588312, 1000000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1588312
1000000
=
1588312 ÷ 8
1000000 ÷ 8
=
198539
125000
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