Converting 1.71785 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.71785 to a fraction
Result
1.71785 =
34357
20000
Mixed number:
1
14357
20000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 1.71785 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
1.71785 × 100000 = 171785
Step 3: Write as a fraction
1.71785 =
171785
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 171785 and 100000.
GCD(171785, 100000) = 5
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
171785
100000
=
171785 ÷ 5
100000 ÷ 5
=
34357
20000
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