Converting 1.596 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.596 to a fraction
Result
1.596 =
399
250
Mixed number:
1
149
250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 1.596 has 3 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 103 = 1000 to eliminate the decimal point.
1.596 × 1000 = 1596
Step 3: Write as a fraction
1.596 =
1596
1000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1596 and 1000.
GCD(1596, 1000) = 4
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1596
1000
=
1596 ÷ 4
1000 ÷ 4
=
399
250
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