Converting 1.62238 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.62238 to a fraction
Result
1.62238 =
81119
50000
Mixed number:
1
31119
50000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 1.62238 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
1.62238 × 100000 = 162238
Step 3: Write as a fraction
1.62238 =
162238
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 162238 and 100000.
GCD(162238, 100000) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
162238
100000
=
162238 ÷ 2
100000 ÷ 2
=
81119
50000
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