Converting 1.597984 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.597984 to a fraction
Result
1.597984 =
49937
31250
Mixed number:
1
18687
31250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 1.597984 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
1.597984 × 1000000 = 1597984
Step 3: Write as a fraction
1.597984 =
1597984
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1597984 and 1000000.
GCD(1597984, 1000000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1597984
1000000
=
1597984 ÷ 32
1000000 ÷ 32
=
49937
31250
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