Converting 1.71542 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.71542 to a fraction
Result
1.71542 =
85771
50000
Mixed number:
1
35771
50000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 1.71542 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
1.71542 × 100000 = 171542
Step 3: Write as a fraction
1.71542 =
171542
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 171542 and 100000.
GCD(171542, 100000) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
171542
100000
=
171542 ÷ 2
100000 ÷ 2
=
85771
50000
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