Converting 1.71725 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.71725 to a fraction
Result
1.71725 =
6869
4000
Mixed number:
1
2869
4000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 1.71725 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
1.71725 × 100000 = 171725
Step 3: Write as a fraction
1.71725 =
171725
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 171725 and 100000.
GCD(171725, 100000) = 25
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
171725
100000
=
171725 ÷ 25
100000 ÷ 25
=
6869
4000
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