Converting 1.71988 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.71988 to a fraction
Result
1.71988 =
42997
25000
Mixed number:
1
17997
25000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 1.71988 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
1.71988 × 100000 = 171988
Step 3: Write as a fraction
1.71988 =
171988
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 171988 and 100000.
GCD(171988, 100000) = 4
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
171988
100000
=
171988 ÷ 4
100000 ÷ 4
=
42997
25000
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