Converting 1.588748 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.588748 to a fraction

Result

1.588748 =
397187
250000
Mixed number:
1
147187
250000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 1.588748 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

1.588748 × 1000000 = 1588748

Step 3: Write as a fraction

1.588748 =

1588748
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1588748 and 1000000.

GCD(1588748, 1000000) = 4

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

1588748
1000000

=

1588748 ÷ 4
1000000 ÷ 4

=

397187
250000
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