Converting 1.71718 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.71718 to a fraction
Result
1.71718 =
85859
50000
Mixed number:
1
35859
50000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 1.71718 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
1.71718 × 100000 = 171718
Step 3: Write as a fraction
1.71718 =
171718
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 171718 and 100000.
GCD(171718, 100000) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
171718
100000
=
171718 ÷ 2
100000 ÷ 2
=
85859
50000
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