Converting 1.68272 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.68272 to a fraction
Result
1.68272 =
10517
6250
Mixed number:
1
4267
6250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 1.68272 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
1.68272 × 100000 = 168272
Step 3: Write as a fraction
1.68272 =
168272
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 168272 and 100000.
GCD(168272, 100000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
168272
100000
=
168272 ÷ 16
100000 ÷ 16
=
10517
6250
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