Converting 1.71538 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.71538 to a fraction

Result

1.71538 =
85769
50000
Mixed number:
1
35769
50000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 1.71538 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

1.71538 × 100000 = 171538

Step 3: Write as a fraction

1.71538 =

171538
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 171538 and 100000.

GCD(171538, 100000) = 2

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

171538
100000

=

171538 ÷ 2
100000 ÷ 2

=

85769
50000
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