Converting 1.71737 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.71737 to a fraction

Result

1.71737 =
171737
100000
Mixed number:
1
71737
100000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 1.71737 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

1.71737 × 100000 = 171737

Step 3: Write as a fraction

1.71737 =

171737
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 171737 and 100000.

GCD(171737, 100000) = 1

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

171737
100000

=

171737 ÷ 1
100000 ÷ 1

=

171737
100000
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