Converting 1.60972 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.60972 to a fraction

Result

1.60972 =
40243
25000
Mixed number:
1
15243
25000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 1.60972 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

1.60972 × 100000 = 160972

Step 3: Write as a fraction

1.60972 =

160972
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 160972 and 100000.

GCD(160972, 100000) = 4

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

160972
100000

=

160972 ÷ 4
100000 ÷ 4

=

40243
25000
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