Converting 1.71855 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.71855 to a fraction
Result
1.71855 =
34371
20000
Mixed number:
1
14371
20000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 1.71855 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
1.71855 × 100000 = 171855
Step 3: Write as a fraction
1.71855 =
171855
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 171855 and 100000.
GCD(171855, 100000) = 5
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
171855
100000
=
171855 ÷ 5
100000 ÷ 5
=
34371
20000
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