Converting 1.68704 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.68704 to a fraction

Result

1.68704 =
5272
3125
Mixed number:
1
2147
3125

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 1.68704 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

1.68704 × 100000 = 168704

Step 3: Write as a fraction

1.68704 =

168704
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 168704 and 100000.

GCD(168704, 100000) = 32

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

168704
100000

=

168704 ÷ 32
100000 ÷ 32

=

5272
3125
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