Converting 1.601872 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.601872 to a fraction
Result
1.601872 =
100117
62500
Mixed number:
1
37617
62500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 1.601872 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
1.601872 × 1000000 = 1601872
Step 3: Write as a fraction
1.601872 =
1601872
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1601872 and 1000000.
GCD(1601872, 1000000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1601872
1000000
=
1601872 ÷ 16
1000000 ÷ 16
=
100117
62500
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