Converting 1.71257 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.71257 to a fraction

Result

1.71257 =
171257
100000
Mixed number:
1
71257
100000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 1.71257 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

1.71257 × 100000 = 171257

Step 3: Write as a fraction

1.71257 =

171257
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 171257 and 100000.

GCD(171257, 100000) = 1

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

171257
100000

=

171257 ÷ 1
100000 ÷ 1

=

171257
100000
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