Converting 1.58961 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.58961 to a fraction

Result

1.58961 =
158961
100000
Mixed number:
1
58961
100000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 1.58961 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

1.58961 × 100000 = 158961

Step 3: Write as a fraction

1.58961 =

158961
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 158961 and 100000.

GCD(158961, 100000) = 1

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

158961
100000

=

158961 ÷ 1
100000 ÷ 1

=

158961
100000
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