Converting 1.597744 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.597744 to a fraction
Result
1.597744 =
99859
62500
Mixed number:
1
37359
62500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 1.597744 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
1.597744 × 1000000 = 1597744
Step 3: Write as a fraction
1.597744 =
1597744
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1597744 and 1000000.
GCD(1597744, 1000000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1597744
1000000
=
1597744 ÷ 16
1000000 ÷ 16
=
99859
62500
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