Converting 1.588952 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.588952 to a fraction
Result
1.588952 =
198619
125000
Mixed number:
1
73619
125000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 1.588952 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
1.588952 × 1000000 = 1588952
Step 3: Write as a fraction
1.588952 =
1588952
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1588952 and 1000000.
GCD(1588952, 1000000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1588952
1000000
=
1588952 ÷ 8
1000000 ÷ 8
=
198619
125000
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